Alvesson, Mats.

Qualitative research and theory development : mystery as method / Mats Alvesson and Dan Karreman. - Thousand Oaks, CA : SAGE Publications, 2011. - 132 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [122]-130) and index.

The use of empirical material for theory development -- The role of constructions and language in empirical research -- Key methodological of sorts for theorizing from empitical material -- Illustrating the development and resolution of mysteries -- Fieldwork techniques and mystery creation -- Research guided or assisted by mystery?

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Social sciences--Research--Methodology.