Researching the Visual : Images, Objects, Contexts and Interactions in Social and Cultural Inquiry

Smith, Philip, Emmison, Michael

ISBN 10: 0761958460 / ISBN 13: 9780761958468

Published by SAGE Publications, Limited, 2000

About this Item

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Researching the Visual : Images, Objects, Contexts and Interactions in Social and Cultural Inquiry
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Limited
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0761958460
• ISBN 13: 9780761958468
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.877 pounds

About this title

Synopsis

`The book has a solid practical feel to it, and although it deals philosophically with leading theorists such as Foucault, Goffman, Bourdieu and Hall it grounds the practice of visual research into everyday use... Weaved cleverly throughout are numerous practical exercises which draw together the theoretical concepts and give them a grounded rational element. This book is a valuable research tool and I would anticipate that many researchers will find it a worthwhile addition to their armoury' - Mental Health Care

Providing a comprehensive introduction to the entire field of visual research, this book reviews the contributions of traditions as diverse as semiotics, ethnomethodology, symbolic interactionism and

About the Author

After nearly four decades at the University of Queensland, Michael Emmison retired in 2012 from his position as Reader in the School of Social Science. He is currently an Honorary Reader and Research Fellow and is still active in a number of areas of research, particularly visual social inquiry and language and social interaction. His most recent book is Researching The Visual, 2nd edition, co-authored with Philip Smith and Margery Mayall, published by SAGE in 2012.