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Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods

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Key Concepts in Qualitative Research is a dynamic book series designed to illuminate the essential theories, methodologies, and practices in qualitative research. Each volume provides a concise yet comprehensive exploration of a key concept, making it accessible for both novice and experienced researchers. With contributions from leading scholars, this series aims to bridge the gap between theory and application, fostering a deeper understanding of qualitative inquiry in various fields. The series is expertly edited by James Salvo and Jasmine Ulmer, whose commitment to advancing qualitative research ensures a rich and engaging reading experience. Proposals and manuscripts should be directed to [email protected] or [email protected]

6 Series Titles


Theory and Philosophy in Qualitative Research Methods Key Concepts

Theory and Philosophy in Qualitative Research Methods: Key Concepts

1st Edition

Forthcoming

Edited By Aaron M. Kuntz
June 19, 2026

This volume serves as an essential resource for advanced graduate students, early-career faculty, and anyone seeking a deeper, more dynamic understanding of the philosophical and theoretical foundations of qualitative research in education. It emphasizes the idea that all research ...

Critical Qualitative Methodologies in Gender and Sexuality Key Concepts

Critical Qualitative Methodologies in Gender and Sexuality: Key Concepts

1st Edition

Forthcoming

Edited By Maureen A. Flint, Luis Alvarez-Hernandez, Janie Copple, Joseph D. Sweet, Whitney Toledo
June 17, 2026

This collection foregrounds the experiences, perspectives, and insights of emerging and established scholars who creatively and expansively approach the study of gender and sexuality through qualitative methodologies. By emphasizing positionality and subjectivity, contributors explore the ethical ...

Approaches to Qualitative Research Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods

Approaches to Qualitative Research: Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods

1st Edition

Forthcoming

Edited By Jessica Nina Lester
February 27, 2026

This edited volume offers an accessible introduction to selected approaches to qualitative research. Featuring 22 contributions from both established and emerging scholars in the field of qualitative inquiry, this volume highlights the field’s multiplicity and ongoing evolution. The chapters trace ...

Interpretation in Qualitative Research Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods

Interpretation in Qualitative Research: Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods

1st Edition

Edited By Karin Murris, Mirka Koro
December 23, 2025

Interpretation in Qualitative Research: Key Concepts in Qualitative Research is an edited collection that makes a methodological contribution to the conceptual connections around/with/for/to interpretation, and it offers contemporary concept provocations to the  literature on interpretation. ...

Critical Qualitative Research and Social Justice Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods

Critical Qualitative Research and Social Justice: Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods

1st Edition

Edited By Penny A. Pasque
June 23, 2025

Critical Qualitative Research and Social Justice is an encyclopedia-esque book that is a must have for any researcher interested in critical and social justice qualitative research. It helps readers understand and navigate the labyrinthine of critical and social justice concepts available for ...

Issues of Equity Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods

Issues of Equity: Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods

1st Edition

Edited By Johanna Creswell Báez
April 01, 2025

Issues of Equity: Key Concepts in Qualitative Methods provides practical and theoretical tools to advance equity in qualitative research, featuring chapters on research methods, concepts, and populations. The short chapters offer guidance for researchers, students, and practitioners to conduct ...

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