Bøger af James A. Holstein

Perspectives on Social Problems

Highlights the process of self construction in a variety of institutional settings that contend with social and personal troubles. From the victims and villains of television talk shows, to battered women in support groups, to the violent selves of prison inmates, this book illustrates how selves are informed and structured in today's world.

Inside Interviewing highlights the fluctuating and diverse moral worlds put into place during interview research when gender, race, culture and other subject positions are brought narratively to the foreground. It explores the 'facts', thoughts, feelings and perspectives of respondents and how this impacts on the research process.

This guide outlines the differences between active interviews and traditional interviews and give novice researchers clear guidelines on conducting a successful interview.