Comparing qualitative research methodologies for systemic research: The use of grounded theory, discourse analysis and narrative analysis

Journal of Family Therapy

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 2005, Pages 237-262

  Burck, Charlotte ^a  

^a TAVISTOCK CLINIC   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 23444436534     PISSN: 01634445     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-6427.2005.00314.x     Document Type: Article

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