Lines of Narrative

Narrative, the process of making or telling a story, is a prime concern of social science today. The essays and editorial commentary in this volume focus on the inter-relationship between experience, self and society and offer to advance understanding of the implications of the "narrative turn" in social sciences. International contributors assess the methodological implications, and present a fascinating range of case studies, from the Princess Diana interview to the memoirs of the wives of US nuclear scientists.

'...for us, the main attractions when reading Lines of Narrative were the range of topics covered and the inclusive approach to theorizing. Albeit, this is not a book for the faint-hearted; if the reader is willing to engage on a variety of levels then it has a great deal to offer in terms of illuminating and opeing up an expansive appreciation of the 'narrative turn'. - Feminism and Psychology, Christine Horrocks and Nancy Kelly.

Co-Directors of the Centre for Narrative Research in the Social Sciences, University of East London., Co-Director of the Centre for Adoption and Identity Studies, University of East London.