Developing Narrative Theory: Life Histories and Personal Representation
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Developing Narrative Theory: Life Histories and Personal Representa...
Book Details
• Format: Illustrated Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN-13: 9780415603621
• Writer: Ivor F. Goodson
• Book Edition: 1st Edition
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Pages: 160
• Size: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.4 inches
• Binding: Paperback
• About The Book:
We live in an age of narrative where life stories shape human identity and experience. Narrative analysis has expanded across research fields, demanding a solid theoretical foundation for structured study and interpretation. This book examines the importance of life narratives in modern culture and outlines various narrative forms. It details how life story interviews evolve from unstructured storytelling to collaborative exchanges that explore sociological and historical themes.
The author identifies four main clusters of narrative styles: Focussed Elaborators, Scripted Describers, Armchair Elaborators, and Focussed Describers. Using data from large-scale international studies, the book demonstrates how narrative theories and life story analysis can enhance learning potential.
Timely and innovative, this work is valuable for researchers using narrative and life history methods, as well as professionals in lifelong learning and personal development.
• About the Author:
Ivor F. Goodson is International Professor of Sociology at the University of Tallinn, Estonia, and Professor of Learning Theory at the University of Brighton, UK.
