Download or read book Qualitative Gerontology written by Graham D. Rowles, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001-09-24 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors provide a contemporary perspective on the status of qualitative research in gerontology. The second edition examines recent trends in the application of qualitative methodologies and the emergence of new qualitative techniques such as focus groups, studies of personal histories, and the use of photography. Chapters include discussions of critical and feminist perspectives, practice issues, ethical issues, and the contribution of qualitative research to the progress of science.