
Using Documents in Research
when, where, why and how
$158.33
- Hardcover
232 pages
- Release Date
16 February 2026
Summary
Unlocking Insights: A Practical Guide to Document Analysis in Research
This book offers a practical guide to analysing a wide range of documents, from identity papers to social media. Featuring case studies from international experts, it explores key methodologies, real-world applications, and strategies for integrating document analysis into research. A must-read for students and researchers.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781447374923 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1447374924 |
| Author: | Aimee Grant, Helen Kara |
| Publisher: | Bristol University Press |
| Imprint: | Policy Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 244mm x 170mm |
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Critics Review
“A fascinating resource for researchers seeking to use documents for original research. The case studies illustrate a range of disciplines and topics, providing valuable insight into the rationale, methodology and methods of this rich and often overlooked data.” Helen Lomax, Sheffield Hallam University
“This collection doesn’t just teach document analysis – it revolutionizes it. From conflict zones to digital archives, these scholars push methodological boundaries, equipping researchers with cutting-edge skills for today’s complex documentary landscape.” Narelle Lemon, Edith Cowan University and Explore & Create Co.
About The Author
Aimee Grant
Aimee Grant is Senior Lecturer in Public Health and a Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellow, researching gender, disability and health, at Swansea University.
Helen Kara is a researcher, author, teacher, and speaker specialising in creative research methods, radical research ethics and creative academic writing.
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