This guide to Atlas.ti provides practitioners and students with practical information on integrating this qualitative research software tool into broader strategies of qualitative data analysis. Beginning with an overviews of software features, the volume covers topics such as data preparation, project management for individuals and research teams, technical aspects of coding, processes for coding data material, working with network views, and methods for computer assisted NCT analysis. Chapters include numerous illustrations, screenshots and coding examples. Friese is a former professor of qualitative and quantitative analysis and is an expert consultant on Atlas.ti software projects. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).