If you have any interest in interviewing, either for academic research or otherwise, this book is a must read. It's concise, well outlines, and provides a wealth of practical advice and examples on how to choose topics, conduct interviews, and work with special and sensitive populations. The final chapters discuss how to synthesize your interviews into usable formats, whether your intention is to be published in an academic journal or the popular press. The book is short (242 p.) and readable, and is arranged so the user can zero in on the topics of interest. ( )