The SAGE Handbook of Grounded Theory

Tony Bryant and Kathy Charmaz are the perfect editors for this excellent and forward looking Handbook which is surely destined to be a classic
David Silverman
Professor Emeritus, Goldsmiths College

For anyone interested in grounded theory this is a must have book. No longer will students have to search the library or internet to find authoritative voices on a variety of topics. It’s all right there at their fingertips
Juliet Corbin
San José State University

In my experience of supervising and examining masters and doctoral

students in the social sciences over three decades, a very large proportion

of them use or claim to use grounded theory in some form or other. It

appears to be the stock method of social science research and accepted

without question by most university teachers and authorities (let alone

students) in this field....This Handbook, at over 600 pages long, with 27 chapters (in addition to the chapter length Introduction) by more than 30 contributors, offers a vast amount of

material upon which to consider some fundamental issues...There is a very

useful ‘Discursive Glossary of Terms’ and (what a gem!) a thorough and detailed index
John Pratt
Higher Education Review

The Sage Handbook of Grounded Theory constitutes a fascinating col-lection, and the containment of each chapter makes it very amenable to ‘occasional dips’...as a cornucopia of ideas in to the world of grounded theory (which is, apparently, the most frequently-cited analytical approach in qualitative research publications), this volume is unsurpassed
Amanda Holt
Qualitative Research

One of my PhD students and one of the exchange students used Graounded theory for their research work and found this book very useful. Particularly with regard to identifying open and axial coding. They all used QSR NVivo for coding the data. -- Dr Champika Liyanage * drupal *
This is an excellent text comprehensively taking the reader through the process of doing grounded theory. Superb for doctorate students and anyone contemplating using GT for their research project. -- Dr Charlotte Ramage * drupal *
I am adopting this as a recommended resource for my Qualitative II course. Many students in the course are interested in grounded theory and for those students, I have recommended that they purchase this book and submit a reading response on a selection of chapters. I think the book is excellent and provides multiple perspectives. -- Dr Chris Suurtamm * drupal *
This book is being adopted as an excellent specific source text on those dissertation learners focusing their methodology on Grounded Theory.

Grounded Theory is increasing among doctoral dissertation learners as a preferred method for their study. This "Handbook" provides, in detail, the needed fundamentals required to successfully write a proposal and subsequent dissertation. -- Dr Dale Crowe * drupal *
Excellent text - covering a key range of issues. -- Dr Daniel Bloyce * drupal *
this book is excellent for grounded theory in both sides practical and theoretical -- Dr George Kodsy * drupal *
The book is good but requires selective readers. -- Dr Hong Bui * drupal *
I used this book last year for my methods class for master′s students. It was a bit too advanced for many of my students so I am going to use a less advanced text next time. -- Dr Jackson Wilson * drupal *
A comprehensive introduction to contemporary grounded theory. Very good. -- Dr Liz Ballinger * drupal *
This is a very detailed, thought-provoking range of essays on grounded theory. It has a wide scope and demonstrates an understanding of the historical roots of grounded theory and its modern applications. -- Dr Liz Coldridge * drupal *
A wide and comprehensive coverage of the most widely used approach to qualitative analysis. The book provides a good link between theory and practice whilst covering a wide variety of perspectives. This book is an important resource for those researchers who wish to use and understand the Grounded theory. -- Dr Mansour Pourmehdi * drupal *
Provides a very broad overview of discussions in the field of Grounded Theory. The book contains something about every related aspect. I have adopted a few texts in different courses I teach on qualitative research methods. -- Dr Masja Van Meeteren * drupal *
This book brings together many contemporary researchers who are experienced in using grounded theory. For someone new to grounded theory, it introduces key issues and debates, although it is probably more easily accessible to those who have already used grounded theory. -- Dr Max Hope * drupal *
A great resource for all MSc and doctoral level students engaged in Grounded Theory research. The book is accessible to all levels, but perhaps more as a reference tool and not a working tool, due to its size and portability. -- Dr Miguel Montenegro * drupal *
Useful book for pondering over grounded theory. Supplemental but advised for thos who want to strenthen their knowledge of and skills in this area. -- Dr Roy Gigengack * drupal *
An excellent resource for students who decide to work with any qualitative method. -- Dr Sara Macdonald * drupal *
The Handbook of Grounded Theory is very thorough and provides a comprehensive and broad overview by many of the leading proponents. Theoretical variations of different authors are covered in depth, and it also addresses the practical side and grapples with how to implement the various coding strategies and memoing etc. It will certainly be of use at Masters, Doctoral and for lecturers also, in conjuction with the practical guide. -- Dr Sharon Morley * drupal *
A must read for all students and academics that consider using grounded theory in their research projects. -- Dr Xavier Matteucci * drupal *
A comprehensive collection of texts for courses that focus on advanced Grounded Theory methodology. -- Mr Clemens Wieser * drupal *
Due to this being quite a specific research approach it is only recommended. However the major application, and variations in GT are covered well -- Mr Dale Forsdyke * drupal *
This book is excellent as a reference for students who wish to undertake Grounded Theory as a methodology for their research projects. -- Mr Douglas Newman-Valentine * drupal *
An excellent book which addresses very well many of the current debates surrounding Grounded Theory.

The book is informative and well written - students undertaking Grounded Theory studies will find this text helps to demystify many areas related to Grounded Theory. -- Mr John Sedgewick * drupal *
This text is comprehensive in scope, gathering together the perspectives of many contemporary proponents of GT methodology. However, some esoteric elements are present, and for the novice GT researcher, it would need to be read in conjunction with an introductory text. -- Mr Mark Davies * drupal *
This is an incredibly comprehensive book on Grounded Theory, which benefits from numerous prolific contributors. Some sections are more anecdotal, others descriptive, some focus on new theoretical insights. Not all chapters will suit every reader. However, one is inclined to think that nobody who is interested in Grounded Theory will be disappointed with this book. -- Mr Matthias Hillner * drupal *
Besides the original readings by Anselm Strauss and Barney Glaser, this is the most comprehensive in-depth work on Grounded Theory. It contains a variety of excellent essays - from the very underlying epistemological foundations of Grounded Theory onto invaluable advice on how to best teach GT and employ it in fieldwork. A must-read for every researcher, lecturer, or student that wants to get a holistic understanding on what GT is about. -- Mr Michael Waltinger * drupal *
A good resource for qualitative elements of research methods modules -- Mr Pete Holmes * drupal *
I recommend this book. It provides the reader with a full overview of what grounded theory is and explores critical aspects of it in great depth. -- Mr Sean Creaney * drupal *
I think this book is supplementary to the vourses that are given in qualitative reserach at this moment. -- Mrs Christel Van Gool * drupal *
offers good overview of topic and is applicable to a wide range of users -- Mrs Karen Southern * drupal *
Very interesting extensive collection of articles. Might use one or two, but for the introductory course this is too extensive. -- Mrs Marieke Slootman * drupal *
An excellent resource. Everything you need to know in one book -- Mrs Nadia Dossa * drupal *
This book enable students to gain a good understanding of the application of Grounded Theory. It offers a clear, comprehensive discussion on the process from start to finish which helps to demystify this research methodology. -- Mrs Nickey Rooke * drupal *
This book is an essential text for any student using a grounded theory methodology. The contributers provide a wealth of knowledge and experience to help the student to contextualise the use of GT in their own work. -- Mrs Sally Boyle * drupal *
Will support students deciding on their methodological approaches at masters level and above -- Mrs Sara Knight * drupal *
An excellent comprehenvise text. Grounded theory is becoming more popular as a reseach methodology in health care contexts and this text provides students of nursing with differing prespectives from authors experienced with this method -- Mrs Sian Jones * drupal *
Good reference book -- Mrs Tania De Villiers * drupal *
Great book for students who want more in-depth knowledge of grounded theory.
This book is ideal for post graduate students undertaking a research project using grounded theory -- Ms Brigid Arkins * drupal *
A jewel with a multitude of authors giving both practical advice and discussing the challenges of GT. Well suited for advanced students working on their postgraduate degrees. -- Ms Elizabeth San Miguel * drupal *
Essential textbook for any researcher using grounded theory approach. -- Ms Fiona Whelan-Ryan * drupal *
I received the book after the coursed had started -- Professor Dusadee Yoelao * drupal *
Excellent and authoritative overview of the field. Great reference source for researchers using GT. -- Professor Michael Biggs * drupal *
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of this grounded theory specially for those students working and want to deepening their understanding of this theory. -- Professor Micheal Van Wyk * drupal *
The SAGE Handbook of Grounded Theory is a comprehensive work on grounded theory perspectives for respective research designs. It gives a very good overview on the various concerns and aspects related to the design of research based on the idea of grounded theory. I used the handbook both in the international master course our institute realizes together with the UN-University in Bonn as well as ′ordinary′ master courses at the Geography Department at Bonn University - and of course I recommended SAGE publications in general to the courses participants. -- Professor Sabine Troeger, Dr. * drupal *
Excellent book that is very relevant to BSC and M level research students. -- Tracy Ross * drupal *