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ERIC Number: EJ386564
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Qualitative Research Traditions: A British Response to Jacob.
Atkinson, Paul; And Others
Review of Educational Research, v58 n2 p231-50 Sum 1988
Exception is taken to Jacob's position; it is argued that a framework of distinct theoretical traditions is neither an accurate historical account of social science nor helpful to researchers. Classifying researchers and their projects into "traditions" is considered counterproductive. In addition, Jacob's neglect of British research is criticized. (TJH)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Educational Theories, Foreign Countries, Literature Reviews, Qualitative Research
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers
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Language: English
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Identifiers: United Kingdom
Note: This paper is a response to "Qualitative Research Traditions" by E. Jacob (1987) (see EJ 371 354).