Guide to Qualitative Research in Parliaments: Experiences and Practices

Berthet, Valentine; Gaweda, Barbara; Kantola, Johanna; Miller, Cherry; Ahrens, Petra; Elomäki, Anna

This open access book is a hands-on guide on doing qualitative research in parliaments, exploring achievements and drawbacks for all. From early-career scholars looking for an ‘in’ to start their research to senior academics interested in methodological details, the book offers a novel approach to discussing qualitative methodologies. It presents unique insights based on a large-scale qualitative study in the European Parliament using interview and ethnographic data. Comprehensive yet accessible, the book accounts the step-by-step process of qualitative research in parliaments, offering a reflexive and analytical perspective that moves beyond a textbook or theory-only format.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2023-08-23

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783031398070

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-39808-7

Dimensions: 210.0cm x148.0cm

Pages: 149.0