The Rise of Elizabeth Warren: Lessons for Qualitative Researchers (Current Issues in Qualitative Research Book 1)

The rise of Elizabeth Warren to become a leading candidate for head of the recently created Federal Consumer Protection Agency has lessons for qualitative researchers who want to make a difference. This article discusses her work as within human sciences traditions. These traditions include a focus on subjectivity and meaning, values-based inquiry, evocative language, and fairness. Researchers can meet their goals of doing effective research by following principles of human sciences research.