TY - BOOK AU - Birks,Melanie AU - Mills, Jane TI - Grounded theory: a practical guide SN - 9781848609938 U1 - 300.721 PY - 2011/// CY - Los Angeles PB - Sage KW - Grounded theory KW - Social sciences KW - Research N1 - This book introduces the whole range of grounded theory approaches. The book provides a comprehensive description of the strategies and techniques employed in this methodology. Birks and Mills accessible and highly-readable text is driven by practical case examples throughout to help the reader get to grips with the process of doing grounded theory analysis for themselves. The book deploys a variety of educational activities to guide readers through both the principles and the application of grounded theory, making this an ideal starter text for those new to the approach ER -