Focusing on the nuances of ethnographic research, this book delves into the challenges and issues within this field. While extensive guidance exists on conducting ethnographic studies, the author emphasizes the scarcity of resources dedicated to understanding and interpreting these studies. As a leading figure in UK ethnography, the author provides valuable insights aimed at enhancing readers' comprehension of this research tradition.
The book explores the critical connection between educational research and its impact on policy-making and practice in developed nations. It delves into how research findings can inform educational strategies and decisions, highlighting the challenges and opportunities in bridging the gap between theory and practical application. Through various insights, it aims to enhance the dialogue between researchers and educators, ultimately contributing to more effective education systems.
Focusing on the rationale for ethnomethodology and conversation analysis, this book provides an insightful evaluation of their development and significance. It explores various influences that have shaped these fields and their connections to mainstream social science, offering a comprehensive understanding of their relevance in contemporary research.
The collection features thought-provoking essays that delve into contemporary issues and discussions shaping the landscape of qualitative research. It offers insights and perspectives crucial for understanding the future direction of this field, making it a vital resource for researchers and scholars alike.
The book examines the inherent political nature of research, analyzing arguments from foundational thinkers like C. Wright Mills, Becker, and Goulder. It explores how these perspectives influence the assumptions and consequences of research, providing a comprehensive assessment of the ongoing debate surrounding the intersection of research and politics.
Thoroughly updated, this accessible introduction to the methods of ethnographic fieldwork reconsiders the status of ethnography and places it quite explicitly in a general methodological context.
Now in its third edition, this leading introduction to ethnography has been thoroughly updated and substantially rewritten. It offers a systematic introduction to ethnographic principles and practice. New material covers the use of visual and virtual research methods, hypermedia software and the issue of ethical regulation. There is also a new prologue and epilogue. The authors argue that ethnography is best understood as a reflexive process. What this means is that we must recognize that social research is part of the world that it studies. From an outline of the principle of reflexivity the authors go on to discuss and exemplify main features of ethnographic work, including: the selection and sampling of cases the problems of access observation and interviewing recording and filing data the process of data analysis and writing research reports. Throughout, the discussion draws on a wide range of illustrative material from classic and more recent studies within a global context. The new edition of this popular textbook will be an indispensable resource for students and researchers utilizing social research methods in the social sciences and cultural studies.
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The book serves as a comprehensive guide to various methodological concepts, blending philosophical and technical perspectives. It covers a diverse array of topics, including constructionism, critical realism, regression analysis, grounded theory, odds ratios, and triangulation, making it a valuable resource for understanding different research methodologies.
The book explores the intricate dynamics between research, policymaking, and practice, particularly within the context of the evidence-based practice movement. It poses critical questions regarding the assumption that social research can effectively inform and influence policymaking and practical applications, challenging conventional beliefs and prompting readers to reconsider the role of research in shaping policy.