Studying elites using qualitative methods
By: Rosanna Hertz, Jonathan B. Imber, editors.
Contributors: Hertz, Rosanna.; Imber, Jonathan B., 1952-
Series: Sage focus editions ;; 175
Publisher: Sage Publications; SAGE Publications, Inc
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Thousand Oaks, Calif
Language: eng
Number of pages: 210
Subjects: Elite (Social sciences); Power (Social sciences); Social classes.; Prestige.
Description: Few social researchers study elites because elites, by their nature, are difficult to access. The contributors to this volume provide valuable insights on how researchers can successfully penetrate elite settings. As the authors reflect on their experiences, they provide constructive advice as well as cautionary tales about how they learned to maneuver and become accepted in a world that is sometimes otherwise closed to them.

This book's coverage includes three broad research domains: business elites, professional elites, and community and political elites. Although the studies focus on qualitative methodology, even researchers who emphasize more quantitative methods will benefit from this volume's thoughtful observations on how researchers gather data, construct interview strategies, write about their subjects, and experience the research process.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.