Markula, Pirkko, 1961-

Qualitative research for physical culture / Pirkko Markula, Michael Silk. - Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2011. - xiii, 252 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Machine generated contents note: -- Acknowledgements -- Preface -- PART I: DESIGN -- Purpose -- Paradigms -- Process -- PART II: DOING -- Practicing Interviewing -- Practicing Textual Analysis -- Practicing Narrative Analysis -- Practicing Field Methods -- PART III: DISSEMINATION -- (Re)Presentation -- The Promise -- Conclusion.

"This book provides a guide to qualitative research methods in the multidisciplinary field of physical culture. Developing an approach based on the '7 Ps' of research, this text navigates a pathway through the research process that will be invaluable as a teaching tool and to experienced and inexperienced researchers alike"--Provided by publisher.

9780230230231 9780230230248 (hbk.) 0230230245 (pbk.)

2011016938

015763209 Uk


Sports sciences--Research--Methodology.
Physical education and training--Research--Methodology.
Sports sciences--Social aspects.
Physical education and training--Social aspects.
Qualitative research.

GV361 / .M245 2011

613.7/1072