The Art of Case Study Research by Robert E. Stake is a must-read for those looking to gain in-depth knowledge about the theory and practice of case studies. Stake's personal and innovative writing style makes the book an enjoyable and stimulating read for beginners in qualitative research. From selecting the right case to interpreting and reporting the findings, Stake shares practical advice and annotated examples to enhance the reader's learning experience. This book is particularly useful for researchers, educators, and policymakers in social service agencies who are interested in using case studies as an evaluation strategy.

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This book presents a disciplined, qualitative exploration of case study methods by drawing from naturalistic, holistic, ethnographic, phenomenological and biographic research methods. Robert E. Stake uses and annotates an actual case study to answer such questions How is the case selected? How do you select the case which will maximize what can be learned? How can what is learned from one case be applied to another? How can what is learned from a case be interpreted? In addition, the book the differences between quantitative and qualitative approaches; data-gathering including document review; coding, sorting and pattern analysis; the roles of the researcher; triangulation; and reporting.

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