Deleuze and Research Methodologies

'Not only does this book succeed in instilling Deleuze's philosophy into social science research methodology but it also achieves something even more intriguing and unexpected: it brings back into current Deleuzian scholarship the vanishing social, material and animal liveliness of Deleuze's own philosophy - a fine toolbox for any social researcher to draw on. ' Dimitris Papadopoulos, Reader in Sociology and Organisation, University of Leicester An examination of how Deleuze's work is shaping qualitative empirical research methodologies Deleuzian thinking is having a significant impact on research practices in the social sciences and humanities not least because one of its key implications is the demand to break down the false divide between theory and practice. This anthology brings together thirteen original chapters by international academics from a range of disciplines - including sociology, education, geography, media, cultural and childhood studies - to reflect on how Deleuze's philosophy is opening up and shaping methodologies and practices of empirical research. Key Features. The book emphasises doing research. Each contributor demonstrates how engaging with Deleuze's work is re-shaping their research process. New questions are asked about the relationship between theory and methodology. The processes and practices of empirical research are explored Rebecca Coleman is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Lancaster University. Jessica Ringrose is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Education at the University of London. Cover design: [EUP logo] www. euppublishing. com