New qualitative methodologies in health and social care research / Frances Rapport.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Foreword / Gareth Williams -- Introduction : shifting sands in qualitative methodology / Frances Rapport -- 1. Discourse analysis : addressing the communication strategies of healthcare professionals / Lesley Griffiths and Glyn Elwyn -- 2. The turn to a narrative knowing of persons : minimalist passive interviewing technique and team analysis of narrative qualitative data / Kip Jones -- 3. Hermeneutics and nursing research / Hugh Chadderton -- 4. Descriptive phenomenology : life-world as evidence / Les Todres and Immy Holloway -- 5. From the porter's point of view : participant observation by the interpretive anthropologist in the hospital / Nigel Rapport -- 6. Imagework method and potential applications in health, social sciences and social care research : journeying with a question / Iain Edgar.

"This book covers a range of new qualitative methodologies including discourse analysis, imagework, cut-up technique, minimalist passive interviewing technique and social action research. The histories of these new methodologies are discussed and their applicability to practice outlined. The book also explores recent developments in research and their implications for delivering good practice. The book is illustrated throughout by examples from practice settings." "This book is important for anyone involved in health and social care, including practitioners, primary care professionals, social scientists and researchers. It will also be invaluable for those teaching and studying these topics."--BOOK JACKET.