Qualitative Research: A Personal Skills Approach

Rating:
Summary: A real good read!
Review: I used to malign textbooks, calling them none-books. But I am not at all surprised that Gary Shank defies this altogether, for his textbook reads like a "real" book, a great read to boot, and a lot of fun, though no less useful (in fact, more useful)as an educational tool as a result.

He and I were colleagues once - though in different departments - back in the 1980s. I have then had several opportunities to observe his teaching. He was as marvelous in the classroom as he is as a "narrator" of this book.

I have also heard him read papers at various professional conferences. He gave enviable stellar performances in that arena, too. So, again, I am not at all surprised that he wrote such a wonderful textbook. If more textbooks were of this calbiber, more students would love to read and learn. I am very happy to see this book out there. May all educational psychology departments adapt it!

Rating:
Summary: A real good read!
Review: I used to malign textbooks, calling them none-books. But I am not at all surprised that Gary Shank defies this altogether, for his textbook reads like a "real" book, a great read to boot, and a lot of fun, though no less useful (in fact, more useful)as an educational tool as a result.

He and I were colleagues once - though in different departments - back in the 1980s. I have then had several opportunities to observe his teaching. He was as marvelous in the classroom as he is as a "narrator" of this book.

I have also heard him read papers at various professional conferences. He gave enviable stellar performances in that arena, too. So, again, I am not at all surprised that he wrote such a wonderful textbook. If more textbooks were of this calbiber, more students would love to read and learn. I am very happy to see this book out there. May all educational psychology departments adapt it!