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The Narrative Inquiry Primer

An Introductory Guide to Experiential Research

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The Narrative Inquiry Primer

An Introductory Guide to Experiential Research

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The Narrative Inquiry Primer is an introductory guide to the philosophical roots, practical strategies, and writing conventions of narrative inquiry. This experiential, qualitative research method challenges technical-rational approaches to educational research by valuing context, experience, and relational engagement. The method utilizes long-term fieldwork and close researcher-participant relationships to explore how stories structure memory, identity, and meaning. It has gained prominence across a range of fields, including education, medicine, law, and many others and is essential for capturing and communicating the richness of human experiences within contexts. This book provides an introduction to narrative inquiry by addressing fundamental questions for conceptualizing, planning, conducting, and writing narrative inquiry studies, as well as offering examples that researchers can use to assist their own decision-making. Easy-to-read and highly practical, The Narrative Inquiry Primer will help you feel confident in adding narrative inquiry to your research repertoire.

Table of Contents

Preface
Chapter 1: What is Narrative Inquiry?
Chapter 2: How Does Narrative Inquiry Work?
Chapter 3: Doing Narrative Inquiry - In the Field
Chapter 4: Doing Narrative Inquiry - Analyzing Data
Chapter 5: Participants and Ethics
Bibliography
Index
Chapter 6: Writing a Narrative Inquiry

Product details

Bloomsbury Academic Test
Published 28 May 2026
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 216
ISBN 9781538197950
Imprint Bloomsbury Academic
Illustrations 3 B/W figures
Dimensions 229 x 152 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Jacob Neumann

Jacob W. Neumann, EdD is professor of curriculum a…

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