Praise for the Third Edition of Qualitative Research "Sharan B. Merriam synthesizes twenty years of developments in qualitative research with clarity and acumen."–Michael Quinn Patton, author, Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods?"Here is a qualitative research methods book that reinforces the connection between professional experience and qualitative inquiry."–Robert Stake, author, The Art of Case Study Research and Multiple Case Study Analysis "In this new edition, Sharan Merriam once again presents the world of qualitative research in language engaging and accessible?for new and experienced readers alike. If you can have only one book about qualitative research, this is it!"–Patricia M. Reeves, associate professor, School of Social Work, University of Georgia ?"Mystified by qualitative research? You couldn?t ask for a better guide than Sharan Merriam, who introduces you to the fundamental concepts of this research method, explains its complex forms, and then...