The RAP/RQI approach is a tool in the practitioner’s kit, and this book is an excellent introduction to the perspective and approach. It also provides an easily accessible introduction to students in methods classes because it is possible to conduct one or more complete studies through the course of a semester-long class. The book is to be recommended.

Qualitative Health Research

Beebe’s Rapid Qualitative Inquiry is a timely addition to the contemporary applied anthropologist’s
skillset and toolbox. This book is a must read for interdisciplinary teams conducting
timely and responsible research that seeks to identify and solve real-world problems in the
twenty-first century.

Guillermina Gina Núñez-Mchiri, University of Texas at El Paso

We need more books like this! In addition to the ample discussion of how to do this kind of
research—including extensive examples of real researchers using RAP/RQI—Beebe delves into
the why issues in a way that I have rarely seen.

Juliana McDonald, University of Kentucky

This is a great book which will be immensely useful to established and new researchers alike.

Timothy Dye, University of Rochester