Qualitative Methods in Military Studies: Research Experiences and Challenges (Cass Military Studies)

Synopsis

This book examines the methodology of qualitative research in military studies. Since the end of the Cold War, the number of studies on military and society has grown substantially in substance, size and impact. However, only a tiny part of this bibliography deals in depth with the research methods used, especially in relation to qualitative methods. The data that form the basis of the researchers’ analyses are often presented as if they were immediately available, rather than as a product of interaction between the researcher and those who participated in the research. Comprising essays by international scholars, the volume discusses the methodological questions raised by the use of qualitative research methodology in military settings. On the one hand, it focuses on the specificity of the military as a social context for research: the authors single out and discuss the particular field effects produced by institutional arrangements, norms and practices of the military. On the other, the authors proceed in an empirical manner: all methodological questions are addressed with regard to concrete situations of field research. This book will be of much interest to students of military studies, research methods, sociology, anthropology, war and conflict studies and security studies in general.

Copyright:

2013

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

208 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781136228568

Related ISBNs:

9780415698115, 9781138797482, 9780203099223

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

08/25/22

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial material, Helena Carreiras and Celso Castro

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Military, Nonfiction, Social Studies

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This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Helena Carreiras

Edited by:

Celso Castro