Deborah K. Padgett Knihy

Focusing on practical guidance, this Second Edition serves as a comprehensive resource for social work and practice-based researchers seeking to conduct qualitative research. It introduces six major approaches—ethnography, grounded theory, case study, narrative, phenomenological, and participatory action research—while emphasizing methodological rigor and real-world applicability. This expanded version remains accessible and reader-friendly, making it a valuable tool for those aiming to engage in rigorous qualitative inquiry.

This book provides a unique portrayal of Housing First as a 'paradigm shift' in homeless services. Since 1992, this approach has spread nationally and internationally, changing systems and reversing the usual continuum of care. The success of Housing First has few parallels in social and human services.