Description
Book SynopsisCovers traditional anthropological fieldwork techniques and applies them to contemporary applied research problems. This book shows how ethnographic work can be accomplished in a matter of weeks. It is suitable for fieldworkers in anthropology and sociology.
Trade ReviewQuick Ethnography is full of valuable advice and is an efficient method for developing, executing, and analyzing ethnographic field projects. Handwerker draws on his extensive expertise to demonstrate how ethnographers can avoid some of the inefficiencies and pitfalls that have hampered their work. . . . This methods relies on both qualitative and quantitative methods to gather data and employs an impressively broad range of numerical and statistical techniques. . . . He begins by laying down a set of ground rules that are crucial, obvious, and often ignored. Prior to beginning field research ethnographers should create a clear vision of where they want to go, how to get there, and how to avoid getting lost. . . . [His] method is complex, thorough, and detailed. -- Maryann Dickar, New York University * Teachers College Record *
Table of ContentsPart 1: Foundations Chapter 1: Introduction: Why Quick Ethnography (QE)? Part 2: Before You Go Chapter 2: Identify the Question Chapter 3: Management Begins Now! Chapter 4: How to Build a Foundation Chapter 5: How to Build Your Data Base by Using Structured Interviews to Make Comparisons Chapter 6: How to Build Your Data Base by Making Basic Comparisons Early Chapter 7: How to Fine-Tune by Evaluating the Construct Validity of Cultures Chapter 8: How to Fine-Tune by Explaining Intra- and Inter-Cultural Variation and Cultural Change Part 3: While You're There Chapter 9: Friends Provide the Best Assistance: They Also Make the Best Assistants Chapter 10: Pulling It All Together References
