Full 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 t
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
