Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide (Hardback)

"Forever contrasting with traditional research methods Kara demonstrates with engaging and useful examples that there is a remarkable amount of scope for creativity in unlocking the worlds we research." Martin Tolich, Otago University, New Zealand. "A window onto some of the most innovative contemporary social research practices...it will reward active readers, new scholars, researchers and those seeking to gain a sense of this dynamic field." LSE Review of Books. "Kara presents a useful prompt for researchers to infuse creativity into the already creative act of research." Qualitative Research "A very fresh read and a great contribution to the expansion of research methods." Dietmar Tatzl, FH Joanneum, University of Applied Sciences "This book provides a really innovative approach to creative research methods in the social sciences." Daniel McCulloch, The Open University "A refreshing and very useful addition to a research methods book...Kara looks at the practical issues, around using `non-traditional' means for disseminating academic content." Ana Canhoto, Oxford Brookes University. "Creative Research Methods is a ground-breaking work that will change how engaged scholars think about and practice research." Professor Laura Ellingson, Santa Clara University. "Helen Kara's accessible book is a treasure trove addressing every aspect of the creative research process - inspiration for students, teachers and practitioners of methods grappling with how best to investigate complex social worlds." Rosalind Edwards, University of Southampton.