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The Professional Stranger: An Informal Introduction To Ethnography
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This New Edition Of A Classic Introductory Text Opens With An Extensive Chapter That Brings Ethnography Uptodate And Aims It Toward The Next Century. At A Time When Numerous Disciplines, Organizations, And Communities Are Discovering Ethnography, Agar Shows How The Fundamentals Endure Even As They Adapt To A World Unimagined When The Research Perspective Developed More Than 100 Years Ago. Contemporary Discussions Of Ethnography Are Loaded With Choices, Primarily Eitheror Options. Just As The First Edition Crossed The Qualitativequantitative Divide, The New Edition Integrates Classical Scientific Notions With New Concepts Such As Narrative And Interpretation. Agar Updates The Contrast Between The Researcher'S Apprenticeship To Knowledgeable Informants And The Hypothesistesting Mode That Still Dominates Social Science, While Demonstrating The Complementarity Of The Two. Drawing Extensively From His Own Research Experience, He Illustrates The Stages Of The Ethnographic Process From Inception Through The Emergence Of A Focus, And Toward A Subsequent Formalization Of Methods And Analysis. In The Process, He Illustrates Several Approaches Designed To Reconcile The Contradictory Demands Of The Scientific Process And Human Behavior. It Analyses The Changes In Ethnographic Studies During The Last Fifteen Years. It Outlines The Conflict Between Science And Interpretation. It Presents The Politics Of Ethnography, Both Personal And Global. It Describes The 'New' Participant Observation. It Sheds Light On Ethnologic. It Includes Methods For The Nonpositive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Professional Stranger'? A: 'The Professional Stranger' focuses on ethnography as a research method, exploring its evolution and contemporary applications in various disciplines.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Michael H. Agar, who draws from his extensive research experience in ethnography.
- Q: What topics does the book cover? A: The book covers fundamental concepts of ethnography, the conflict between science and interpretation, and the politics of ethnography, including personal and global perspectives.
- Q: Is this a beginner-friendly book on ethnography? A: Yes, this book serves as an informal introduction to ethnography, making it accessible for beginners and those unfamiliar with the subject.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, offering durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Professional Stranger' have? A: 'The Professional Stranger' consists of 276 pages, providing a comprehensive overview of ethnographic methods and practices.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition of the book was published on June 21, 1996.
- Q: What distinguishes this edition from the first? A: This edition updates the original text with contemporary discussions, integrating classical scientific notions with modern concepts like narrative and interpretation.
- Q: Can this book be useful for social science students? A: Yes, the book is beneficial for social science students as it bridges the gap between qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- Q: What kind of research experience does the author share? A: Michael H. Agar shares his own research experiences to illustrate the stages of the ethnographic process, enhancing the book's practical relevance.