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Being Ethnographic
A Guide to the Theory and Practice of Ethnography
Third Edition
- Raymond Madden - La Trobe University, Australia
December 2022 | 232 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
Being Ethnographic is a fundamental introductory guidebook to process and utilization of doing fieldwork within real-world settings. It explores our understanding of identities, the future of ethnography and the advancing role of technology in a global, networked society.
The third edition of Being Ethnographic highlights the challenges introduced by the ethnographers' own interests, biases and ideologies and demonstrates the importance of methodological reflexivity.
This fully updated third edition includes:
- Discussions on technology and multimodality as hands-on tools for the field
- Helpful insights into making thoughtful choices around a research design
- Aid in engaging ethically and effectively within the field
- Lasting tips for finalising and conducting research
Key Concepts And Theoretical Frames
‘Definitions’, Methods And Applications
Ethnographic Fields: Home And Away
Doing Ethnography
Talking To People: Negotiations, Conversations And Interviews
Being With People: Participation
Looking At People: Observations And Images
Inscription
Description: Writing ‘Down’ Fieldnotes
Analysis To Interpretation: Writing ‘Out’ Data
Interpretation To Story: Writing ‘Up’ Ethnography
Expanding Ethnography
Online Ethnography
Conclusion: Ethnographic Horizons