The SAGE Handbook of Grounded Theory

"The editors brought together an international group of scholars and experts from a variety of disciplines—among them some of the leading scholars in qualitative research...This handbook is a wonderful resource for scholars, researchers, students, and professionals about a method and theory that has an exceptional potential to 'ignite the mind.'"
—G.K. Hearn, CHOICE

"For anyone interested in grounded theory this is a must have book.  No longer will students have to search the library or internet to find authoritative voices on a variety of topics.  It's all right there at their fingertips."
—Juliet Corbin, San Jose State University



Grounded Theory is by far the most widely used research method across a wide range of disciplines and subject areas, including social sciences, nursing and healthcare, medical sociology, information systems, psychology, and anthropology. The SAGE Handbook of Grounded Theory gives a comprehensive overview of the theory and practice of Grounded Theory, taking into account the many attempts to revise and refine Glaser and Strauss' original formulation and the debates that have followed.

Editors Anthony Bryant and Kathy Charmaz bring together leading researchers and practitioners of the method from the US, the UK, Australia, and Europe to represent all the major standpoints within Grounded Theory, demonstrating the richness of the approach. The contributions cover a wide range of perspectives on the method, including its features and ramifications, its intricacies in use, its demands on the skills and capabilities of the researcher, and its position in the domain of research methods.

Intended Audience: The SAGE Handbook of Grounded Theory is an indispensable reference source for academics and researchers across many disciplines who want to develop their understanding of the Grounded Theory method.



Anthony Bryant is Professor of Informatics at Leeds Metropolitan University and author of Thinking Informatically (Edwin Mellen).

Kathy Charmaz is Professor of Sociology at Sonoma State University and author of Constructing Grounded Theory (SAGE).