Content analysis : an introduction to its methodology / Klaus Krippendorff

Author: Krippendorff, Klaus
Published: Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage, [2004]
Copyright Date: ©2004
Edition: 2nd ed.
Physical Description: xxiii, 413 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

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Contents

Part I: Conceptualizing content analysis -- 1. History -- 2. Conceptual foundation -- 3. Uses and inferences -- Part II: Components of content analysis -- 4. The logic of content analysis designs -- 5. Unitizing -- 6. Sampling -- 7. Recording/coding -- 8. Data languages -- 9. Analytical constructs -- Part III: Analytical paths and evaluative techniques -- 10. Analytical/representational techniques -- 11. Reliability -- 12. Computer aids -- 13. Validity -- 14. A practical guide.

Summary

"The Second Edition of Content Analysis is a sourcebook of the history and core principles of content analysis as well as an essential resource for present and future studies. The book introduces readers to ways of analyzing meaningful matter such as texts, images, voices - that is, data whose physical manifestations are secondary to the meanings that a particular population of people brings to them." "The author has completely revised and updated the Second Edition, integrating new information on computer-aided text analysis. The book also includes a practical guide that incorporates experiences in teaching and how to advise academic and commercial researchers. In addition, Krippendorff clarifies the epistemology and logic of content analysis as well as the methods for achieving its aims." "Intended as a textbook for advanced undergraduate and graduate students across the social sciences, Content Analysis, Second Edition will also be a valuable resource for practitioners in a variety of disciplines."--Jacket.

Subject(s)

Content analysis (Communication)

ISBN

0761915443 (acid-free paper)
9780761915447 (acid-free paper)
0761915451 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
9780761915454 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

Bibliography Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 365-389) and index.

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