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Ethnography familiarizes readers with ethnographic research and writing traditions through detailed discussions of ethnography's history, exploratory design, representational conventions, and standards of evaluation.Responding to the proliferation of ethnography both within and outside of academia, in this book, Anthony Kwame Harrison grounds ethnographic practices within the anthropological principles of cultural awareness, thick description, and embodied understanding. At the same time, the book introduces new frameworks for grasping ethnography's simultaneous strategic and improvisational imperatives, as well as for appreciating its experimental conventions of social science and humanistic research reporting. Central to this process, Ethnography introduces the concept of ethnographic comportmentdefined as an historically informed politics of position that impacts ethnographers' conduct and dispositionwhich serves as a standard for gauging and engaging ethnography throughout the text.Part research primer, writing guide, and assessment handbook, Ethnography provides readers with a comprehensive introduction to one of the richest and most expansive traditions of qualitative research.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Ethnography (Understanding Qualitative Research)'? A: The book focuses on familiarizing readers with ethnographic research and writing traditions, exploring its history, design, conventions, and evaluation standards.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Ethnography (Understanding Qualitative Research)'? A: The author is Anthony Kwame Harrison, who provides insights into ethnographic practices and principles.
- Q: What topics are covered in this ethnography book? A: It covers ethnographic history, exploratory design, representational conventions, standards of evaluation, and introduces new frameworks for understanding ethnography.
- Q: How many pages does 'Ethnography (Understanding Qualitative Research)' have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: When was 'Ethnography (Understanding Qualitative Research)' published? A: The book was published on May 14, 2018.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in qualitative research? A: Yes, it serves as a comprehensive introduction suitable for readers new to qualitative research.
- Q: Does the book provide practical guidance for ethnographic writing? A: Yes, it includes a writing guide and assessment handbook for ethnographic research.
- Q: What is meant by 'ethnographic comportment' in the context of this book? A: Ethnographic comportment refers to a historically informed politics of position that influences the conduct and disposition of ethnographers.