Methodological Issues And Practices in Ethnography

Troman, Geoff (Editor)/ Jeffrey, Bob (Editor)/ Walford, Geoffrey (Editor)

ISBN 10: 0762312521 / ISBN 13: 9780762312528

Published by Emerald Group Pub Ltd, 2005

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230 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Methodological Issues And Practices in Ethnography
• Publisher: Emerald Group Pub Ltd
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762312521
• ISBN 13: 9780762312528
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.5 kilograms

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Synopsis

What counts as ethnography and what counts as good ethnography are both highly contested. This volume brings together chapters presenting a diversity of views on some of the current issues and practices in ethnographic methodology. It does not try to present a single coherent view but, through its heterogeneity, illustrates the strengths and impact of the debate. The collection includes chapters on the ethnographic research process; the use of photographic diaries; the idea of toleration in the research process; and the personal aspects of research. It has chapters that question generalisation; perceive ethnography as a potential form of surveillance; analyse the notion of display in ethnography; critique the way culture is commonly theorised; and examine the possibilities of comparative ethnographic work. It also includes and exchange of views between Martyn Hammersley and Barbara Korth on partisan research.