In the Field: An Introduction to Field Research / Edition 1

by Robert G. Burgess

Overview

First Published in 2004. An authoritative guide to the problems and procedures associated with data collection and analysis in field research.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138143708
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/31/2016
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Professor Robert G Burgess (University of Leicester)

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 From Coral Garden to City Street: Field Research ‘Comes Home’ 2 Starting Research and Gaining Access 3 Selection Strategies in Field Research 4 Methods of Field Research 1: Participant Observation 5 Methods of Field Research 2: Interviews as Conversations 6 Methods of Field Research 3: Using Personal Documents 7 Multiple Strategies in Field Research 8 Recording and Analysing Field Data 9 Ethical Problems, Ethical Principles and Field Research Practice 10 Evaluating Field Studies

Editorial Reviews

'This is a classic text on research methods and will be of value to students at postgraduate level.' - T Eadie, Nottingham University

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