In a message dated 11/6/99 9:40:29 AM, [log in to unmask] writes: << Miles and Huberman - the bible of qual. analysis!! >> Let's remember that this book is about qualitative software programs and with the speed of light such programs change, the book is now approaching five years old and understandably has need for updating. As for "the bible of qual analysis", there are clearly voices within the qualitative community who do not feel that software enhanced analysis is the most prudent way to locate the varied elements of human experience. However, from a qualitative, computer-assisted point of view, this remains a very valuable resource. tim lavalli %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%