Description: Ethnographies Revisited : Constructing Theory in the Field, Paperback by Puddephatt, Antony J. (EDT); Shaffir, William (EDT); Kleinknecht, Steven W. (EDT), ISBN 041545221X, ISBN-13 9780415452212, Brand New, Free P&P in the UK Ethnography, like its half-sister, anthropology, has come under fire for being subjective and intrusive. Puddephatt (sociology, Lakehead University, Ontario, Canada), Shaffir (sociology, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada) and Kleinknect (sociology, Brescia University, Ontario, Canada) have been told that their field is nothing more than journalism. Their response is that enthographers' work is based in theory. In this series of essays, experienced ethnologists trace the development of their studies, many of which have been published in book form. The subjects of the studies are varied, often topics that are background in modern society, such as nursing homes and hotels, or subgroups like scientists, boxers and swimmers. However it is made abundantly clear that it is not the subject, but the approach that matters and the essays are arranged accordingly: developing theory, sensitizing, communities, theoretical framework, challenging established wisdom (an undercurrent in all the essays) and using alternative data. While theory is the theme of th, what emerges is the creation of theory in the field and the ability to change or jettison methods that don't fit the subject. It explains why ethnology is important and how its findings, if acted upon, can change the world. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
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Book Title: Ethnographies Revisited : Constructing Theory in the Field
Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Ethnographies Revisited: Constructing Theory in the Field
Publisher: Taylor & Francis LTD
Publication Year: 2009
Subject: Anthropology
Item Height: 234 mm
Item Weight: 590 g
Type: Textbook
Author: William Shaffir, Antony J. Puddephatt, Steven W. Kleinknecht
Item Width: 156 mm
Format: Paperback
