Journeys Through Ethnography: Realistic Accounts Of Fieldwork by Annette Lareau

Description: Journeys Through Ethnography by Annette Lareau, Jeffrey Shultz This collection of fieldwork accounts covering the qualitative research process aims to help students understand common problems in the research process and learn strategies for resolving them. The book portrays the process of discovery and resolution of conflicts involved in fieldwork. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Learning how to carry out research projects using participant observation and in-depth interviews has become a priority for scholars in a wide range of fields, including anthropology, sociology, education, social work, nursing, and psychology. This book, a collection of well-known fieldwork accounts covering the qualitative research process, aims to help undergraduate students, graduate students, and scholars in the social sciences understand common problems in the research process and learn strategies for resolving them. Unlike methods books that treat research issues in a superficial or prescriptive fashion, this book realistically portrays, through researchers own accounts, the process of discovery and resolution of conflicts involved in fieldwork. It also shows the costs involved in the choice of solutions. Students and seasoned scholars alike will find the collection a source of knowledge, inspiration, and comfort concerning the complexity of conducting fieldwork. Author Biography Annette Lareau is associate professor of sociology at Temple University. Jeffrey Shultz is professor and chair of education at Beaver College. Annette Lareau is associate professor of sociology at Temple University. Jeffrey Shultz is professor and chair of education at Beaver College. Table of Contents Introduction (Annette Lareau and Jeffrey Shultz. ) On the Evolution of Street Corner Society (William F. Whyte. ) Choosing a Host (Alma Gottlieb and Philip Graham. ) On the Making of Aint No Makin It (Jay MacLeod. ) Reflections on a Tale Told Twice (Janet Theophano and Karen Curtis. ) Beyond Subjectivity (Susan Krieger. ) Common Problems in Field Work: A Personal Essay (A. Lareau. ) Epilogue: A Selective Guide to the Literature Details ISBN0813326389 Short Title JOURNEYS THROUGH ETHNOGRAPHY Language English ISBN-10 0813326389 ISBN-13 9780813326382 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1996 Country of Publication United States Edited by Annette Lareau Illustrations notes, biblio, index Imprint Westview Press Inc Place of Publication Boulder, CO Subtitle Realistic Accounts Of Fieldwork DOI 10.1604/9780813326382 UK Release Date 1996-07-24 AU Release Date 1996-07-24 NZ Release Date 1996-07-24 US Release Date 1996-07-24 Author Jeffrey Shultz Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc Publication Date 1996-07-24 Alternative 9780367316457 DEWEY 306.072 Audience Undergraduate Pages 272 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139847954;

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