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verstehen  

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  • Verstehen is the German word for “understanding.” It is indicative of a comprehension that is conceptually distinct and furthest away from explanation. Verstehen refers to participative understanding from the first person, from the case locals' point of view, in a never-ending process and taking into account history, culture, and previous understandings. [Source: Encyclopedia of Case Study Research; Verstehen]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-HM29B031-S

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