The Field Researcher's Handbook : A Guide to the Art and Science of Professional Fieldwork

Danelo, David J.

Georgetown University Press（2017/05発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 136 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781626164376
• DDC分類 300.723

Full Description

Field research - the collection of information outside a lab or workplace setting - requires skills and knowledge not typically taught in the classroom. Fieldwork demands exploratory inquisitiveness, empathy to encourage interviewees to trust the researcher, and sufficient aptitude to work professionally and return home safely. The Field Researcher's Handbook provides a practical guide to planning and executing fieldwork and presenting the results. Based on his experience conducting field research in more than fifty countries and teaching others a holistic approach to field research, David J. Danelo introduces the skills new researchers will need in the field, including anthropology, travel logistics planning, body language recognition, interview preparation, storytelling, network development, and situational awareness. His time as a combat veteran in the US Marine Corps further enhances his knowledge of how to be observant and operate safely in any environment. Danelo also discusses ethical considerations and how to recognize personal biases.
This handbook is intended for researchers in a variety of academic disciplines but also for government, think-tank, and private-sector researchers.

Contents

Introduction: What is Field Research?

Part I: Research Preparation
1. Framing the "Other"
2. Developing Your Research Style
3. Improving Situational Awareness
Review Questions

Part II: The Field
4. Logistics and Networking
5. On the Ground
6. The Interview
Review Questions

Part III: Finishing Touches
7. Objectivity Is a Myth
8. Telling the Story
9. Coming Home
Review Questions

Appendix A. Sample Research Proposal and Travel Budget
Appendix B. Field Research Itinerary Sample Template
Suggested Reading
Source Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index
About the Author