Description: Composed by international researchers, the Handbook of Narrative Inquiry: Mapping a Methodology is the first comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of the developing methodology of narrative inquiry. The Handbook outlines the historical development and philosophical underpinnings of narrative inquiry as well as describes different forms of narrative inquiry. This one-of-a-kind volume offers an emerging map of the field and encourages further dialogue, discussion, and experimentation as the field continues to develop.
Brief description:
D. Jean Clandinin, PhD, is a professor and founding director of the Centre for Research for Teacher Education and Development at the University of Alberta. She is the author of many books and articles about teacher knowledge, narrative inquiry, and curriculum studies. Her recent studies are narrative inquiries into the experiences of youth who leave school early, early career teacher attrition, the experiences of youth and families of Aboriginal heritage, and the experiences of the professional learning of school administrators.
Review Quotes: "The handbook offers sparkling insights into relevant issues and challenges of narrative inquiry. These authors review the literature on the topic at hand and offer an innovative way to think about it as well. The handbook is a most useful addition to any qualitative research library. I certainly recommend it."--Mary Louise Gomez (7/9/2007 12:00:00 AM)