In recent years the development of narrative analysis has given life to the study of the narrative as a form of information for social research. Why are stories constructed as they are? How does one dissect a narrative to understand the lived experience of the narrator? What steps can the researcher take to translate these tales and life stories into usable research?The author of this volume provides a detailed primer on the use of narrative analysis, its theoretical underpinnings and world view, and the methods it uses. Replete with examples and transcriptions from previous narrative studies, the book will be a useful introduction to this growing body of literature.