Biographical data provide unique insights into social life, but they also pose some significant challenges for social science researchers. This book offers a systematic, flexible guide to using biographical narrative methods in your research project.
Drawing upon the authors' own research, as well as case studies from a range of international contexts and disciplines, the book illustrates how biographical approaches can be tailored to different research questions and environments.
This book will help you to:
* Navigate any complexities or missteps when undertaking real-world research
* Apply your analytical and research tools to your research question
* Choose the right research design for your project, whether single or mixed methods
* Ground your understanding within diverse real-world research examples.
Clear, adaptable, and applied, this is your definitive guide to working with biographical methods.
