Cover; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 --;The Development and Use of Diaries; Chapter 2 --;Researching Diaries; Chapter 3 --;Getting Started: Finding Diarists and Diaries; Chapter 4 --;Collecting the Data: Diaries, Guidelines and Support; Chapter 5 --;Analysing Diaries: Numbers, Content and Structure; Chapter 6 --;Conclusion: Exploiting the Potential of Research Diaries; References; Index.
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In this lucid introductory text, Andy Alaszewski considers the analysis of diaries as a distinctive research technique in its own right. The timely emergence of Using Diaries for Social Research recognizes the increased interest in and relevance of diary methodology within social research teaching.