Case Study Research in Practice explores the theory and practice of case studyresearch. Helen Simons draws on her extensive experience of teaching andconducting... » 

Case Study Research in Practice explores the theory and practice of case studyresearch. Helen Simons draws on her extensive experience of teaching andconducting case study to provide a comprehensive and practical account of howto design conduct and communicate case study research. It addresses questionsoften raised by students and common misconceptions about case research. In foursections the book covers Rationale concept and design of case study research Methods ethics and reflexivity in case study Interpreting analyzing and reporting the case Generalizing and theorizing in case study researchRich with tales from the field and summary memos as an aidememoire to futureaction the book provides fresh insights and challenges for researchers toguide their practice of case study research.This is an ideal text for those studying and conducting case study research ineducation health and social care and related social science disciplines.Helen Simons is Professor Emeritus of Education University of Southampton «