“The most significant and unique feature of Studing Children and Schools: Qualitative Research Tradtions is that the principles of qualitative research are derived inductively - that is, to tease out important techniques, the author reviews dozens of classic studies in the field. With an engaging style, Lancy involves the reader in ethnography, the field study, ethnomethodology, ethology, case studies and personal accounts. An impressive amount of data about children and schools has been gathered and compiled using many varied qualitative methods. By reviewing actual, published studies, the book offers readers dozens of exemplary models on which to base their own studies. The author then provides step-by-step helpful hints for student research, from choosing the problem to be studies, to structuring the final report.”

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