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This paper explores the grounded theory method as one of the research strategies within a qualitative approach to research which is widely used in social sciences in areas such as sociology, education, political science as well as others. At the beginning we generally indicate what the essence of grounded theory method is. We analyze the steps that form integral parts of the method like data collection, creation of codes and concepts, hypotheses about connections and ultimately generation of the theory. We particularly highlight significant principles that characterize the grounded theory method such as theoretical sampling, method of constant comparison and application of theoretical saturation. Analyses served to comprehend the importance and role of all parts of the process of grounded theory method and requirements which it place upon researchers who want it use it successfully. Apart from detail analyses of every aspect of grounded theory method in possible application of the method, we deal with some criticism, complaints and doubts about how to use the method to realize possible shortcomings. They are related to the general qualitative approach but also to the requirements of methodological rigor that are placed in front of researchers and the specificities related to way of generating theory. Based on the above we discuss the reach of grounded theory method such as its possible applications. In conclusion, we stress the importance and highlight possible future perspective of the grounded theory method as a research strategy within a qualitative approach.

Ich verstehe diesen Artikel als einen Beitrag zu der Diskussion, wie Systemtheorie und empirische Forschung kombiniert werden können. Dabei fokussiere ich auf die funktionale Methode, die einerseits als die Methode der Systemtheorie behauptet, andererseits aber oft nur beiläufig erwähnt wird – in den späteren Werken Niklas LUHMANNs sowie in neueren systemtheoretischen Diskussionen. Der Kern meiner Argumentation ist, dass die funktionale Methode eine wichtige Antriebskraft in der Entwicklung interessanter empirischer Fragen und Analysen sein kann. Der erste Teil des Artikels rekonstruiert hierzu die zentralen Merkmale der funktionalen Methode: Es wird gezeigt, wie mittels der Methode Beobachtungen generiert werden, und es wird die Frage aufgeworfen, für welche Forschungsprobleme die funktionale Methode eine Lösung bieten kann. Im letzten Teil setze ich die funktionale Methode zu den Entwicklungen in Niklas LUHMANNs späten Werken in Beziehung, insbesondere zur Theorie der Beobachtung zweiter Ordnung. Allgemeiner Zweck meines Beitrags ist es, zentrale Kennzeichen der funktionalen Methode zu rekonstruieren, um zu zeigen, wie sie funktioniert und wo ihre Begrenzungen liegen könnten.

"What do we mean when we talk of an 'assemblage' in contemporary theory? Any and every thing, or more precisely, any and every kind of collection of things, could now be called an assemblage. The constant and seemingly limitless expansion of the term's range of applications begs the question, if any and every kind of collection of things is an assemblage, then what advantage is there is in using this term and not some other term, or indeed no term at all? What makes an assemblage an assemblage, and not some other kind of collection of things? This book advances beyond this impasse and offers practical help in thinking about and using assemblage theory for contemporary cultural and social research, in order to: - Answer the question: what is assemblage theory? - Explain why assemblage theory is necessary - Provide clear instructions on how to use assemblage theory The first book of it's kind, Ian Buchanan's guide maps the beginnings of a brand new field within the humanities"--