This book considers the methodological and theoretical questions associated with the use of life stories, oral histories, personal narratives, autobiographies,

This book explores how narratives are deeply embodied, engaging heart, soul, as well as mind, through varying adult learner perspectives. Biographical research

This volume reveals the potential of biographical research in the production of social theory, in the development of methodological innovation, in giving voice

Using Biographical Methods in Social Research provides an informative, comprehensive, accessible and practical guide to the nature and use of biographical metho

Rooted in a long and diverse genealogy, biographical approaches have developed from a focus upon a single story, a ‘life story’ and personal documents (e.g.