"Brendan Gough has taken on the unenviable task of distilling out the "most interesting and influential papers" on qualitative research over the last 20-30 years. His selection of 79 papers could, and probably will, be debated but there is no doubt that he has succeeded in assembling a coherent and valuable collection of articles. The logical, systematic organisation of the five volumes, around methods and issues, allows for easy location of readings of interest on a wide variety of topics.
"With this collection, qualitative psychology has truly come of age. The 5 volumes map out the field, from its origins and foundations through to the most recent innovations and debates. Brendan Gough has done a fantastic job in bringing together the voices of qualitative psychologists who have shaped the discipline and give it its present direction. Inspirational and informative, this major work constitutes an indispensable addition to any research methods library."