Anselm Leonard Strauss was an American sociologist renowned for his innovative approach to qualitative analysis. Alongside Barney Glaser, he developed the grounded theory method, which has become widely adopted across numerous disciplines. His work delved into themes such as chronic illness and dying, as well as the sociology of work and urban imagery. Strauss was recognized for his profound engagement with symbolic interactionism, establishing himself as a pivotal figure of the "Second Chicago School."
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. Scholars have highlighted its importance, ensuring that it remains a vital part of the intellectual heritage.
Collective Images and Symbolic Representations
The book features Anselm Strauss, a prominent sociologist, who shares his lifelong commitment to fostering sociological awareness among readers and students. Through personal reflections, he explores the importance of understanding social dynamics and encourages deeper engagement with sociological concepts.
The teaching of qualitative analysis in the social sciences is rarely undertaken in a structured way. This handbook is designed to remedy that and to present students and researchers with a systematic method for interpreting qualitative data', whether derived from interviews, field notes, or documentary materials. The special emphasis of the book is on how to develop theory through qualitative analysis. The reader is provided with the tools for doing qualitative analysis, such as codes, memos, memo sequences, theoretical sampling and comparative analysis, and diagrams, all of which are abundantly illustrated by actual examples drawn from the author's own varied qualitative research and research consultations, as well as from his research seminars. Many of the procedural discussions are concluded with rules of thumb that can usefully guide the researchers' analytic operations. The difficulties that beginners encounter when doing qualitative analysis and the kinds of persistent questions they raise are also discussed, as is the problem of how to integrate analyses. In addition, there is a chapter on the teaching of qualitative analysis and the giving of useful advice during research consultations, and there is a discussion of the preparation of material for publication. The book has been written not only for sociologists but for all researchers in the social sciences and in such fields as education, public health, nursing, and administration who employ qualitative methods in their work.
Describes the comparative advantages of locating the dying patient in a hospital and at home and discusses methods of dealing with the moment of death