
Using Photographs in Social and Historical Research
Penny Tinkler(Author)
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 8. February 2013
Book
Hardback
248 pages
978-0-85702-036-9 (ISBN)
Description
Sophisticated, original and comprehensive, this book investigates photographic research practices and the conceptual and theoretical issues that underpin them.
Using international case studies and 'behind the scenes' interviews, Penny Tinkler sets out research practices and explores the possibilities, and challenges, of working with different methods and photographic sources.
The book guides the reader through all aspects of doing photographic research including practical issues and ethical considerations. Key topics include:
- Working with images
- Generating photos in research
- Managing large archives and digital databases
- Reviewing personal photos
- Photo-elicitation interviews
Written in a clear, accessible style, this dynamic book is essential reading for students and researchers working with photographs in history and the social sciences.
Using international case studies and 'behind the scenes' interviews, Penny Tinkler sets out research practices and explores the possibilities, and challenges, of working with different methods and photographic sources.
The book guides the reader through all aspects of doing photographic research including practical issues and ethical considerations. Key topics include:
- Working with images
- Generating photos in research
- Managing large archives and digital databases
- Reviewing personal photos
- Photo-elicitation interviews
Written in a clear, accessible style, this dynamic book is essential reading for students and researchers working with photographs in history and the social sciences.
Reviews / Votes
It is brilliant to have a whole book that is focused entirely on the use of photographs and photo images. This book will serve to generate new research about photo practices.Claudia Mitchell
McGill University
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
566 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85702-036-9 (9780857020369)
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Person
Penny Tinkler is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester
Content
Getting Started: Using Photos in Research
Image Work: Five Lines of Enquiry
Studying Found Photos
Autobiographical Methods
Researching Photographic Practices
Archives and Digital Resources
Generating Photos: Researcher
Generating Photos: Research Participants
Photo-interviews: Listening to Talk about Photos
Ethical Issues and Legalities
Image Work: Five Lines of Enquiry
Studying Found Photos
Autobiographical Methods
Researching Photographic Practices
Archives and Digital Resources
Generating Photos: Researcher
Generating Photos: Research Participants
Photo-interviews: Listening to Talk about Photos
Ethical Issues and Legalities