Synopsis
This edition of an introductory text opens with a chapter that brings ethnography up-to-date and aims it toward the next century. At a time when numerous disciplines, organizations, and communities are discovering ethnography, Agar shows how the fundamentals endure.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Michael H. Agar received his Ph.D. in anthropology at the Language-Behavior Research Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley. His recent books include Speaking of Ethnography, Independents Declared, and Language Shock. Agar has been doing ethnography for many years with a variety of people including heroin addicts, villagers in South India, independent truckers, and Austrian politicians.
Review
Review of the First Edition:
"Agar's writing is lively and informal. He conveys the excitement of his subject while candidly sketching some of the ambiguities and problems that will challenge future ethnographers,"
--Choice
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Professional Stranger: An Informal Introduction...
Stock Image
The Professional Stranger : An Informal Introduction to Ethnography
Published by
Elsevier Science & Technology, 1980
ISBN 10: 012043850X
ISBN 13: 9780120438501
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 268766-6
Stock Image
The Professional Stranger : An Informal Introduction to Ethnography
Published by
Elsevier Science & Technology, 1980
ISBN 10: 012043850X
ISBN 13: 9780120438501
Used
Softcover
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP92985395
Stock Image
The Professional Stranger: An Informal Introduction to Ethnography
Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Seller Inventory # 012043850X-11-1
Stock Image
The Professional Stranger: An Informal Introduction to Ethnography
Seller: HPB Inc., Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_425125175
Stock Image
The Professional Stranger: An Informal Introduction to Ethnography
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G012043850XI3N10
Stock Image
The Professional Stranger: An Informal Introduction to Ethnography
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G012043850XI3N00
Stock Image
The Professional Stranger: An Informal Introduction to Ethnography
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G012043850XI4N00
Stock Image
The Professional Stranger: An Informal Introduction to Ethnography
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_472011026
Stock Image
The Professional Stranger: An informal introductio
Seller: N. Fagin Books, Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
1980. Anthropological theory. Academic Press. Very good paperback 227p. Beautifully clean. Seller Inventory # -821771186
Seller Image
The Professional Stranger: An Informal Introduction to Ethnography (Studies in Anthropology)
Seller: Dorley House Books, Inc., Hagerstown, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. 6th printing; 227 clean, unmarked pages/index. Seller Inventory # 087319