Description
Book Synopsis'Written in a clear, accessible style, this inspirational book is both a practical guide and a survey of the different ways of doing ethnography. Drawing on wide-ranging examples and using classic and contemporary ethnographies, the authors demonstrate the importance of developing an ethnographic sensibility. A most valuable resource'
- Cris Shore, University of Auckland
Ethnography in Education is an accessible guidebook to the different approaches taken by ethnographers studying education. Drawing on their own experience of teaching and using these methods, the authors help you cultivate an 'ethnographic imagination' in your own research and writing.
With extended examples of ethnographic analysis, the book will introduce you to:
- ethnographic 'classics'
- the best existing textbooks
- debates about new approaches and innovations.
This book is ideal for postgraduate students in Education and
Trade Review
′Written in a clear, accessible style, this inspirational book is a both a practical guide to the ethnographer′s craft and a survey of the different ways of doing ethnography. Drawing on wide-ranging examples and succinct reviews of classic and contemporary ethnographies of education, the authors demonstrate the importance of developing an ethnographic sensibility. This book will be a valuable resource for educationalists′
-Cris Shore, University of Auckland
Table of Contents
Introduction: Schooling the Imagination Reading Ethnography, Writing Ethnography Ethnography by Design, Ethnography by Accident Into the Educational ′Field′: Relationships, Reciprocities and Responsibilities Being, Seeing, Writing: The Role of Fieldnotes New Times, New Ethnographies What Do I Do Now? Making Ethnographic Meaning Ethnography that Makes a Difference Writing Again: Communicating Ethnographic Insights Conclusion: Being an Everyday Ethnographer Bibliography Index
