Analyzing social settings
Subtitle: a guide to qualitative observation and analysis
By: John Lofland, Lyn H. Lofland.
Contributors: Lofland, Lyn H.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Wadsworth
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Belmont, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 267
Subjects: Sociology -- Research; Social sciences -- Research; Sociology -- Methodology
Description: Now in its Third Edition, Analyzing Social Settings remains the classic manual for students of qualitative social research. With exceptional clarity, this book teaches students techniques of gathering, focusing, and analyzing qualitative data in step-by-step discussions that are enhanced by vivid examples and applications.

Practical to students in such diverse disciplines as sociology, anthropology, social work, and education, among other social sciences, Analyzing Social Settings is an invaluable guide to performing valid qualitative social research.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 237-259) and index.