ABSTRACT
Qualitative Inquiry and Global Crises marks the sixth entry in our ongoing conversation about qualitative research in the historical present. Critical scholars are committed to showing how the practices of critical, interpretive qualitative research can help change the world in positive ways. They are committed to creating new ways of making the practices of critical qualitative inquiry central to the workings of a free democratic society. Qualitative Inquiry and Global Crises actively inserts itself into debates concerning social justice, advocacy, and human rights. Addressing changing conditions and practices for which qualitative data analysis software has come into increasing but still niche usage, the authors chart the trajectory of such packages and offer commentary as to its potential use value. Engaging with an 'Exquisite Corpse process' for qualitative inquiry, Charles R. Garoian addresses through five artistic examples how 'fragmented research and practice' can enable creative and political agency.
