Description
Book SynopsisWith contributions from experienced scholars in sociology and anthropology, Ethnographyâs Ghosts illuminates and interrogates the 'ghosts' of past ethnographic fieldworkâwhether revisited in practice or in the imagination.
This book captures the remnants of past ideas, people, and legacies that shape current practices, highlighting how fieldnotes transform into precious archives that both anchor and haunt researchers. By revisiting these notes, scholars experience a blend of nostalgia and revelation, freeing themselves from the pressures of immediate research demands and gaining new insights. The volume also addresses the ethical complexities of dealing with both personal and others' ghosts, offering a nuanced look at how past experiences continue to influence present scholarship.
This book makes an important intervention in discussions amongst sociologists, anthropologists, and other social scientists engaged in or reflecting on ethnographic research.
