This second edition of “Researching the Visual” offers an insightful exploration into qualitative methods within the realm of visual inquiry. Covering both traditional themes and contemporary trends in photographic and image-based studies, it delves further by illustrating the myriad possibilities inherent in analyzing everyday objects, places, and interactions. The book comprises chapters dedicated to researching 2D and 3D visual data alongside lived and living visual data, with a notable addition of a chapter on virtual world investigations through internet research.

Utilizing theoretical frameworks from semiotics, ethnomethodology, symbolic interactionism, and material culture studies, the author provides an essential guide for researchers eager to engage in innovative visual inquiry. It is meticulously designed to be accessible to students with limited resources, offering a variety of exercises and projects to facilitate hands-on learning. The new edition also highlights key ethical considerations pertinent to visual research through dedicated icons.

Accompanied by numerous images and diagrams, this updated version serves as an invaluable resource for those undertaking projects, dissertations, or theses that involve visual research. As part of SAGE Publications Ltd’s “Introducing Qualitative Methods” series, it is a go-to companion for anyone navigating the complexities of visual data analysis.