This comprehensive guide takes a how-to approach to qualitative data collection and analysis. Drawing from a wealth of illustrative research examples and applications, the authors introduce techniques of collecting, focusing, and analyzing data in a step-by-step manner. First published in 1971, this book has become the field manual for any student doing social science fieldwork.
The transformation of Davis from a small college town to a thriving university city is marked by significant developments in its downtown, environmentally conscious politics, and innovative neighborhoods. The University of California at Davis played a crucial role in this growth, attracting talented individuals who championed sustainability. Key advancements include solar energy initiatives, waste recycling, extensive bike lanes, and a focus on local food sourcing, all of which have become integral to the city's culture and identity.
In September 1838, Jones Very, a twenty-five-year-old tutor at Harvard, declared himself the Second Coming to his Greek class. After being relieved of his teaching duties, he spent two years writing over four hundred sonnets, which he claimed were dictated to him by the Holy Spirit. He was examined by William Ellery Channing and attempted to "convert" notable figures of the Transcendentalist movement, including Nathaniel Hawthorne and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Very's intense presence and the serene poetry he produced during this spiritual fervor captivated many. This literary biography offers a thorough exploration of Very, a mystic poet within Transcendentalism, marking the first comprehensive reassessment of his significance in American literature in over fifty years. Born in Salem, like Hawthorne, Very faced numerous personal tragedies and a challenging family background yet excelled at Harvard. After graduation, he embarked on a radical journey to relinquish personal will, striving to become a "part or particle of God," as Emerson suggested. Clark Davis's insightful biography illustrates how Very embodied the radical essence of Emerson's vision, revealing the dangers of isolation and the emptiness that can accompany the pursuit of complete transcendence.