Case Study Research
What, Why and How?
How should case studies be selected? Is case study methodology fundamentally different to that of other methods? What, in fact, is a case?
Case Study Research: What, Why and How? is an authoritative and nuanced exploration of the many faces of case-based research methods. As well as the what, how, and why, the author also examines the when and which – always with an eye on practical applications to the design, collection, analysis, and presentation of the research.
Case study methodology can prove a confusing and fragmented topic. In bringing diverse notions of case study research together in one volume and sensitizing the reader to the many varying definitions and perceptions of 'case study', this book equips researchers at all levels with the knowledge to make an informed choice of research strategy.
A useful supplemental book for those students considering research methodologies. The text is easily understood and helpful for students at post graduate level.
Recommend reading for those adopting the Case Study approach to their research.
Great book - does what it says!
This is helpful, readable guide that introduces and develops key elements of case study process and design. The examples allow readers to see how theory can be translated into a range of real life contexts. The seven chapters attempt to systematically unravel some of the complexities of this intersting methodology.
The book does not locate case study research within a particular onotological position - it is therefore more suitable for undergraduates and those studying within a positivistic/empirical tradition. Our course includes a grounded theory approach, in which case studies are more than just a less valid type of statistical analysis. This book has therefore not been adopted.
As an overview reference texts of the basics of case study research, this volume is ideal. It is written in very accessible language, works through the process in detail, and, as is the hallmark of many Sage publications, gives exercises for the student at the end of each chapter, which are very useful. It will be a recommendation for any student undertaking - or contemplating - case study research
This book provides a detailed and well-written insight into arguments for case study research. I recommend this book as essential for every geographer who does research by conducting case studies.
I recommend this book to any practitioners considering case study research.
It was easy to read and gave practical advice about how to undertake case studies effectively whilst considering the limitations of case studies and how to make the research have value. It is suitable for those who are new to research and those who have limited experience.
Received only last week and have lent out to a Masters Student for usage and review, and will then also personally review.
This excellent and contemporary publication very usefully pulls together classic and contemporary ideas relevant to case study design.
Swanborn's critical approach to many issues relate to this partiular research strategy is very accessible and illustrative, giving detailed and specific insight into how case study may be used in applied sciences.
Will recommend it both to undergraduate and postgraduate students and indeed it will be also a useful source for my own research
