New Japanese Book Supports Grounded Theory Researchers

Nearly three decades after The Discovery of Grounded Theory was first translated into Japanese, a new book is available to support a new generation of researchers using grounded theory. クラシック・グラウンデッド・セオリー　アクションのための研究方法 (Classic Grounded Theory: A Research Method for Action) by Dr. Kenichi Shimura provides a timely and comprehensive guide to Glaserian (classic) grounded theory, with a focus on generating theory to inform real-world action.

Dr. Shimura traces the historical roots of Glaserian (classic) grounded theory (CGT), offering a clear explanation of its core components, including theoretical sampling and the constant comparative method. The book builds on these foundations to demonstrate how Glaserian CGT can be extended into grounded action, making it a practical tool for researchers committed not only to understanding the world but also to improving it.

Dr. Shimura studied under Dr. Odis Simmons, a student of Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss, the original developers of grounded theory. This lineage lends authority and authenticity to the book’s explanation of Glaserian CGT, making it a valuable contribution to the research literature in Japan.

Classic Grounded Theory: A Research Method for Action is the first book on Glaserian CGT published in Japanese since the 1996 translation of The Discovery of Grounded Theory, filling a long-standing gap and offering a vital resource for students, academics, and practitioners interested in rigorous, theory-driven research that leads to meaningful change.

For more information about his book, visit: https://www.shin-yo-sha.co.jp/smp/book/b665500.html