David Silverman je uznávaný autor, jehož práce se hluboce zabývá podstatou organizační teorie a metodologií kvalitativního výzkumu. Jeho přístup zkoumá, jak lze složité sociální interakce a rozhodovací procesy rozklíčovat a pochopit. Silvermanovy publikace se zaměřují na odhalení nuancí komunikace v různých prostředích, od personálních oddělení po zdravotnická zařízení. Jeho vliv spočívá ve zjednodušení komplexních výzkumných metod pro širší pochopení.
Fighting God is a firebrand manifesto from one of the most recognisable faces of atheism. In his book, Silverman - a walking, talking atheist billboard known for his appearances on Fox News - discusses the effectiveness, ethics and impact of the in-your-face-atheist who refuses to be silent.
Integrates scholarship with application to ministry formation.
Bridge-playing Professor Silver returns in this new collection of short stories which combine literary parody with brilliant bridge hands.
Focusing on the Wampanoag Indians, Silverman deepens the narrative to consider tensions that developed well before 1620 and lasted long after the devastating war-tracing the Wampanoags' ongoing struggle for self-determination up to this very day. This unsettling history reveals why some modern Native people hold a Day of Mourning on Thanksgiving, a holiday which celebrates a myth of colonialism and white proprietorship of the United States
This book assembles a team of internationally-renowned researchers who share a commitment to rigorous qualitative research concerned with how social worlds are constructed. The contributors reflect on the analysis of various types of qualtiative data – observations, interviews, focus groups, documents, talk, visual data and the internet – using helpful case-studies.
The Amarna Period, named after the site of an innovative capital city that was the center of the new religion, included the reigns of heretic Pharaoh Akhenaten and his presumed son, the boy king Tutankhamun.
The most successful text from one of the biggest names in the field, this fourth edition continues to provide students with clear guidance on the process of doing qualitative research, and has been updated with coverage of devising research questions; new student examples; common pitfalls to avoid; and much more.
The narrative follows David Silverman as he embarks on an entrepreneurial journey with the Clarinda Typesetting company, exploring the highs and lows of business ownership. Amidst humor and tragedy, it reflects on the broader implications of industry decline and the challenges posed by shifting markets and outsourcing. The story serves as a cautionary tale for aspiring business owners, offering insights into the realities of capitalism and the fragility of success in American enterprise.
In this fabulous little book, David Silverman lays bare what he considers to be good and bad qualitative research and gets readers thinking about how they can come to understand the world and each other better through qualitative methods.
In this fifth edition of his field-defining text, David Silverman, a true guru of qualitative research, walks the reader through the basics of gathering and analyzing qualitative data. The book offers beginners unrivalled hands-on guidance to help them get the best out of a research methods course or research project. New to the fifth edition: A streamlined structure to aid navigation and guide readers smoothly through the research process. A new chapter on generalizing from case-study research which addresses the perennial issue of 'how many cases do you need?' New material on doing qualitative research online and the ethics of internet research. Additional sections covering organizational documents and documents of everyday life, including blogs and diaries. Many more recent case study examples drawn from a broad range of disciplines including business, education, social work and geography as well as health studies. A new and improved companion website, full of additional resources for students and lecturers. This is the perfect companion for all those new to qualitative research. Available with Perusall --an eBook that makes it easier to prepare for class Perusall is an award-winning eBook platform featuring social annotation tools that allow students and instructors to collaboratively mark up and discuss their SAGE textbook. Backed by research and supported by technological innovations developed at Harvard University, this process of learning through collaborative annotation keeps your students engaged and makes teaching easier and more effective. Learn more.
