Inhabited Silence in Qualitative Research: Putting Poststructural Theory to Work - Paperback

by Shirley R. Steinberg (Other), Joe L. Kincheloe (Other)

Inhabited Silence in Qualitative Research demonstrates, or puts to work, poststructural theory in the doing of qualitative research. Using this theoretical approach, the book proposes a data set lacking in the methodological literature, namely silence. It highlights the need for qualitative researchers not to dismiss silence as an omission or an absence of empirical materials, but rather to engage silence as meaningful and purposeful. This is an important book that should be read by researchers, teachers, and students.

Author Biography

The Author: Lisa A. Mazzei is a research fellow in the Education and Social Research Institute at Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom. She joined MMU from Ohio Dominican University, United States, where she was Associate Professor of Education. Her research interests include the study of racial identity and awareness among white teachers.