Framing research methodologies as a set of idioms, <em>The New Language of Qualitative Method</em> examines alternate vocabularies for conveying social reality. The book considers the basic presumptions, objectives, and research questions of four major research traditions: naturalism, ethnomethodology, emotionalism, and postmodernism. Using illustrations from classic texts, it shows how each idiom supplies a unique perspective on empirical reality. The book then examines the risks and rewards of each approach, offering a vision of a renewed language of inquiry that accommodates both traditional and contemporary concerns. Written in an accessible and engaging style, this book is useful for a broad spectrum of qualitative researchers and individuals interested in this field of study.
