Ethnography : step by step

Author(s)

• Fetterman, David M.

Bibliographic Information

Ethnography : step by step

David M. Fetterman

（Applied social research methods series, v. 17）

Sage Publications, c1989

• : hard
• : pbk

Note

Bibliography: p. 141-147

Includes indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This textbook provides an up-to-date account of ethnographic research methods. Using examples from many social science disciplines, the author introduces: paradigms used in ethnography, field work, equipment needed, analysis of data, differences and similarities between qualitative and quantitative approaches, the nature of the environment of contemporary ethnographic research, and writing the report. Throughout the author provides insights into putting people at ease and research ethics; he also includes a thorough introduction to microcomputer hardware and software useful in ethnographic studies.

Table of Contents

The First Step An Overview Walking in Rhythm Anthropological Concepts A Wilderness Guide Methods and Techniques Geering Up Ethnographic Equipment Finding Your Way Through the Forest Analysis Recording the Miracle Writing Walking Softly Through the Wilderness Ethics

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Details

• NCID: BA07265109
• ISBN:
  • 0803928904
  • 0803928912
• LCCN: 88030836
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Newbury Park, Calif.
• Pages/Volumes: 156 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : GN345
  • DC19 : 306/.01/8
  • NDC8 : 389.016
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Ethnology -- Methodology
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA00687666