Reworking Qualitative Data

What is qualitative secondary analysis? How can it be most effectively applied in social research?This timely and accomplished book offers readers a well informed, reliable guide to all aspects of qualitative secondary analysis.The book: Defines secondary analysis Distinguishes between quantitative and qualitative secondary analysis Maps the main types of qualitative secondary analysis Covers the key ethical and legal issues Offers a practical guide to effective research Sets the agenda for future developments in the subjectWritten by an experienced researcher and teacher with a background in sociology, the book is a comprehensive and invaluable introduction to this growing field of social research.