A Case for Case Studies

Ipsita Sapra ()

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Abstract: This essay attempts to look beyond the long-standing qualitative-quantitative tug of war in studying society. It takes as an example one approach, the case study, that often acts as a bridge between the positivist and interpretive epistemological positions. Arguing the case for more openness in the choice of methods, it makes a plea for move beyond the conventional approaches and explores exciting alternatives.

Keywords: social science; society; Qualitative modes; Case-Study Research; social action; actors; anecdotal; census; population; girl child; sociological fallacy; the researcher; Self Help Groups (SHGs); micro-credit; economic activities; Empowerment; researcher; violence (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011-10
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