Creative Research Methods 2e. Kara, Helen

Creative Research Methods 2e

Reviews of the 1st edition

“A window onto some of the most innovative contemporary social research practices ... it will reward active readers, new scholars, researchers and those seeking to gain a sense of this dynamic field.” LSE Review of Books

“Kara presents a useful prompt for researchers to infuse creativity into the already creative act of research.” Qualitative Research

“Helen Kara’s accessible book is a treasure trove addressing every aspect of the creative research process – inspiration for students, teachers and practitioners of methods grappling with how best to investigate complex social worlds.” Rosalind Edwards, University of Southampton, UK

“A refreshing and very useful addition to a research methods book ... Kara looks at the practical issues around using ‘non-traditional’ means for disseminating academic content.” Ana Canhoto, Brunel University London, UK

“Creative Research Methods is a ground-breaking work that will change how engaged scholars think about and practice research.” Laura Ellingson, Santa Clara University, US

“A very fresh read and a great contribution to the expansion of research methods.” Dietmar Tatzl, FH Joanneum, University of Applied Sciences, Austria

“This book provides a really innovative approach to creative research methods.” Daniel McCulloch, The Open University, UK

“Forever contrasting with traditional research methods, Kara demonstrates with engaging and useful examples that there is a remarkable amount of scope for creativity in unlocking the worlds we research.” Martin Tolich, Otago University, New Zealand

“This book has really helped deepen my knowledge of social science research methods and techniques for collecting and analysing research. I love the case studies – grounding the examples in real-life research stories is perfect.” Amazon reviewer

“An excellent text to help with research projects. Unbelievably useful and full of superb ideas. It’s been absolutely invaluable reading for my Masters and [I] cannot recommend it highly enough.” Amazon reviewer

“A timely and much needed prompt about the importance of thinking outside of the box and not being afraid to jump out of our methodological comfort zones once in a while.” Amazon reviewer

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This book is dedicated to Nik Holmes in recognition of, and gratitude for, his dedication to me.

Contents

List of boxes, figures and tables

Notes on the author

Foreword by Kenneth J. Gergen and Mary M. Gergen

Debts of gratitude

How this book can help