Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches - Softcover

Bernard, H. Russell

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9780759101487: Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

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ISBN 10: 0759101485 ISBN 13: 9780759101487

Publisher: AltaMira Press, 2001

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Research Methods in Anthropology is the standard textbook for methods classes in anthropology programs. Over the past 13 years, it has launched tens of thousands of students into the field with its combination of rigorous methodological advice, wry humor, common sense advice, and numerous examples from actual field projects. Now the third edition of this classic textbook is ready, written in Bernard's unmistakable conversational style. RMA 3 contains all the useful methodological advice of previous editions and more: additional material on text analysis, an expanded section on sampling in field settings, the use of computers for fieldwork and analysis, the pros and cons of rapid assessment techniques in anthropology, and dozens of new examples. 'Methods belong to all of us' is the watchword of this book. Whether you are coming from a scientific, interpretive, or applied anthropological tradition, your students should learn field methods from the best guide around.

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About the Author:

H. RUSSELL BERNARD is professor of anthropology at the University of Florida. A expert on research methods, on writing and publishing in previously non-written languages, and on social network analysis, he is author of half a dozen books and editor of the journal Field Methods. He received the Boas Award in 2003 for Exemplary Service to Anthropology.

Review:

This volume is fun to read and will turn SIL OWLs (ordinary working linguists) on to doing ethnography.... If new fieldworkers will just read the 16 pages (187-202) on how to choose informants they will find that alone worth the book's price and save themselves months of mistrials.... We predict this book will become the most widely used text in university anthropology classes on research techniques.... Research Methods is an invaluable resource to beginning field researchers, and even to experienced researchers who want a new angle on fieldwork. It covers a broad range of methodologies with many helpful examples and illustrations. Readers will gain both knowledge and a deeper appreciation of the problems of field research by reading this book. We recommend that every SIL library around the world have a copy of the third edition. It is such a significant improvement that SIL researchers will do themselves a disservice if they continue to rely on the earlier second edition. (Virginia B. Crowell and Thomas N. Headland Notes On Anthropology)

This 753-page volume, now in its third edition, is the standard for anthropology students and researchers alike and offers valuable information and advice to all social scientists interested in research methods and analysis.... An absolute must for all libraries, classrooms, and individuals interested in this subject matter. (M.R. Dittemore Choice)

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