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The shadow

Harry F. Wolcott (University of Oregon, Portland, Oregon, USA)

Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management

ISSN: 1746-5648

Article publication date: 4 March 2014

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to explain the origins of the term “shadow.”

Design/methodology/approach

This piece takes the form of a viewpoint.

Findings

Harry Wolcott reflects on how the term “shadow” was coined by colleagues of the school principal he was following.

Originality/value

This piece is believed to be Harry Wolcott's final contribution to the field of shadowing before he sadly passed away on 31 October 2012.

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Citation

F. Wolcott, H. (2014), "The shadow", Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management, Vol. 9 No. 1, pp. 2-2. https://doi.org/10.1108/QROM-07-2013-1164

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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