In the Field
An Introduction to Field Research
1st Edition
Published on 31. May 1984
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-415-07867-2 (ISBN)
Description
First Published in 2004. An authoritative guide to the problems and procedures associated with data collection and analysis in field research.
Reviews / Votes
'This is a classic text on research methods and will be of value to students at postgraduate level.' - T Eadie, Nottingham UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
346 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-07867-2 (9780415078672)
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Book
03/2016
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E-Book
11/2002
Routledge
€69.99
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E-Book
11/2002
Routledge
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Person
Professor Robert G Burgess (University of Leicester)
Content
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