EAN: 9783319768601

QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN EUROPEAN MIGRATION STUD...

This open access book covers the main issues  challenges and techniques concerning the
application of qualitative methodologies to the study of migration. It discusses theoretical 
epistemological and empirical questions that must be considered before  during  and after
undertaking qualitative research in migration studies. It also covers recent innovative
developments and addresses the key issues and major challenges that qualitative migration
research may face at different stages i.e. crafting the research questions  defining approaches
developing concepts and theoretical frameworks  mapping categories  selecting cases  dealing
with concerns of self-reflection  collecting and processing empirical evidence through various
techniques  including visual data  dealing with ethical issues  and developing policy-research
dialogues. Each chapter discusses relative strengths and limitations of qualitative research.
The chapters also identify the main drivers for qualitative research development in migration
studies. It is a unique volume as it brings together a multidisciplinary perspective as well as
illustrations of different issues derived from the research experience of the recognized
authors. One additional value of this book is its geographic focus on Europe. It seeks to
explore theoretical and methodological issues that are raised by distinctive features of the
European context. This volume will be a useful reference source for scholars and professionals
in migration studies and in social sciences as well. The publication is also addressed to
graduate and post-graduate students and  more generally  to those who embark on the task of
doing qualitative research for the first time in the field of migration.

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