Doing Interviews in Social Research takes a close look at the history, theory and practical aspects of qualitative interviewing, incorporating useful discussion on a variety of interview models. Anne Ryen covers the origin of the interview as a research method, discusses the diversity of approaches to qualitative interviews, methods for the analysis of interview data, and concludes by discussing the advantages and disadvantages of the interview method. Topics covered include: " Selecting a sample " Ethics in the qualitative interview " Generalisability, reliability and validity " Software programmes for analysing qualitative interviews Anne Ryen draws on her own, and other researchers', practice to provide vivid examples from interview studies that illustrate potential challenges and dilemmas, and how they can be addressed. Doing Interviews in Social Research is a practical, student-focused introduction to the whole process of doing interview research. It will be an invaluable source of support for undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking their own research.