Qualitative Research: How to Code it.

[Adam Blatner]

For those interested in doing some qualitative research on drama-related therapy or 
education, etc.,
      Prof. Johnny Saldana    <JOHNNY.SALDANA at ASU.EDU>   who does a lot of work with 
applied theatre and related approaches, announced that he has just written a New Book: 
FROM SAGE PUBLICATIONS:  The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers by Johnny Saldaña, 
Arizona State University

The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers is unique in providing, in one volume, an 
in-depth guide to each of the multiple approaches available for coding qualitative data.

In total, 29 different approaches to coding are covered, ranging in complexity from 
fundamental to advanced levels, and including everything from interview transcripts to 
field notes. For each approach profiled, Johnny Saldaña discusses the method's origins in 
the professional literature, a description of the method, recommendations for practical 
applications, and a clearly illustrated example. Also included in the book is an 
introduction to how codes and coding initiate qualitative data analysis, their 
applications with qualitative data analysis software, the writing of supplemental analytic 
memos, and recommendations for how to best use the manual for particular studies.

The Coding Manual for Qualitative Researchers is an invaluable reference for all students, 
teachers, and practitioners of qualitative inquiry, and a useful textbook for beginning 
and advanced qualitative research methods courses in such disciplines as education, 
sociology, communication, anthropology, psychology, and health care.
    For information about the book, access:   UK: 
http://www.uk.sagepub.com/textbooksProdDesc.nav?prodId=Book233057
US: http://www.sagepub.com/booksProdDesc.nav?contribId=613767&prodId=Book233057