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This chapter describes the research methodologies as qualitative, focusing on narrative methods, grounded theory, and feminist epistemologies. We explain the important and unique role of the mother–daughter research team. We include sections which describe the participants, the role of place and space, and the interview process and protocol.
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Dottolo, A.L., Dottolo, C. (2018). Method: How to Survive Writing a Book with Your Mother/Daughter. In: Italian American Women, Food, and Identity. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74757-6_7
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