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Product Description An invaluable resource--one that will open up the conceptual world of qualitative research and provide the step-by-step direction needed to translate those concepts into practice. -- M. Carolyn Clark, Department of Educational Human Resource Development, College of Education, Texas A&M University Since Merriam's definitive Case Study Research in Education first appeared in 1988, significant advances have occurred in the field of qualitative research. To meet the demand for a book that reflects these important changes, Merriam has completely revised and updated her classic work. Timely, authoritative, and approachable, Qualitative Research and Case Study Applications in Education is a practical resource that offers the information and guidance needed to manage all phases of the qualitative and case study research process. Review "Those new to qualitative research will find this book an invaluable resource--one that will open up the conceptual world of qualitative research and provide the step-by-step direction needed to translate those concepts into practice." (M. Carolyn Clark, Department of Educational Human Resource Development, College of Education, Texas A&M University) "Sharan Merriam has added ten years of experience and scholarship to the new edition and it shows throughout. . . . a comprehensive and useful treatment of educational case study research." (Michael Quinn Patton, author of Qualitative Evaluation and Research Methods and Utilization-Focused Evaluation) "Whether novice or experienced in qualitative research in education, readers will benefit from the systematic treatment of this arena through grounded practice and superb scholarship." (Brian Findsen, senior lecturer in adult education, The University of Auckland) From the Inside Flap Since Sharan B. Merriam's definitive book Case Study Research in Education first appeared in 1988, significant advances have occured in the field of qualitative research. To meet the demand for a book that reflects these important changes, Merriam has completely revised and updated her classic work.Timely, authoritative, and approachable, Qualitative Research and Case Study Applications in Education is a practical resource that offers teh information and guidance needed to manage all phaes of the qualitiative and case study research process. From the Back Cover Since Sharan B. Merriam's definitive book Case Study Research in Education first appeared in 1988, significant advances have occured in the field of qualitative research. To meet the demand for a book that reflects these important changes, Merriam has completely revised and updated her classic work. Timely, authoritative, and approachable, Qualitative Research and Case Study Applications in Education is a practical resource that offers teh information and guidance needed to manage all phaes of the qualitiative and case study research process. About the Author SHARAN B. MERRIAM is professor of adult and continuing education at the University of Georgia. She is the author or coauthor of several award winning books on research and education, including A Guide to Research for Educators and Trainers of Adutls, Second Edition (with E. L. Simpson) and Learning in Adulthood (with R. Caffarella).