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From interview techniques to participant observation, kinship analysis, spatial mapping, photo and video documentation, and auto-ethnography, Doing Field Projects covers each critical area of qualitative fieldwork students are likely to encounter. Every project also contains discussions of how to execute the research, avoid common problems and mistakes, and present the uncovered data in several different formats.    This important resource also offers students: A thorough introduction to fieldwork, including the history of fieldwork methods, the shift from colonial to post-colonial anthropology, and discussion of fieldwork vs. ethnographyComprehensive explorations of getting started with fieldwork, including necessary equipment, research design, data presentation, and journal keepingPractical discussions of the ethics of fieldwork, including the \"Do No Harm\" principle, institutional approval, openness, and anonymityIn-depth examinations of autoethnography, proxemics, mapping, recorded interviews, participant observation, and engaged anthropologyThe opportunity to conduct a complete fieldwork course using digital and online resources onlySupporting learning material for each chapter, including a brief outline of Learning Goals and a paragraph summarizing the contents Doing Field Projects: Methods and Practice for Social and Anthropological Research is the perfect guide for undergraduate students taking courses and programs in which qualitative field methods are central to the field, like anthropology and sociology.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56296364278133,"sku":"9781119734611","price":30.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781119734611_0f03111d-9d18-42ff-ac0b-0a5081e0c97e.jpg?v=1786018641"},{"product_id":"9781787022805","title":"Peru - Culture Smart!","description":"Don't just see the sights-get to know the people.   Peru's distinctive Spanish and indigenous cultures that first encountered each other five hundred years ago have progressively integrated. However, the ongoing process of mixing raises questions about the nature of Peruvian identity, and Peruvian society remains economically and culturally divided.   Culture Smart! Peru introduces you to the changing realities of modern Peru. It describes contemporary values and attitudes, key customs and traditions, and reveals what people are like at home, in business, and in their social lives. Peruvians are outgoing, sociable, and laid-back; get to know them, and they will respond with warmth and generosity.   Have a more meaningful and successful time abroad through a better understanding of the local culture. Chapters on values, attitudes, customs, and daily life will help you make the most of your visit, while tips on etiquette and communication will help you navigate unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56305748083061,"sku":"9781787022805","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781787022805_a0a1d71f-db72-4a02-8c4e-5765dfeeb0d1.jpg?v=1786025885"},{"product_id":"9781805396543","title":"Subject Lessons","description":"\u003cp\u003eLife histories are a class of oral data distinct from memoirs, autobiography, and conventional history in multiple ways. It is a way to lay out the felt experience of events in people’s everyday lives and not simply the statement of historical facts. As narrated pieces, life histories possess the unique voice of the individuals. Collecting data through life histories enables the interviewer-interviewee to develop a special bond that has the capacity to empower both in different ways. \u003cem\u003eSubject Lessons\u003c\/em\u003e examines the use of and value in using one’s life history as research within the social sciences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307727630709,"sku":"9781805396543","price":104.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781805396543_5b1bc804-7ab0-47a6-9041-0a50a830e3fe.jpg?v=1787039879"},{"product_id":"9781394265992","title":"An Introduction to Holistic Anthropology","description":"Combines anthropology’s four subfields to explore what it means to be human Introduction to Holistic Anthropology invites students to rediscover anthropology as Franz Boas once envisioned it — a unified discipline that integrates biological, historical, linguistic, and cultural perspectives to understand human diversity and commonality. In contrast to the fragmented state of the field today, where sub-disciplines often operate in isolation, this innovative textbook emphasizes a holistic approach that encourages readers to see the connections between different aspects of human life. John Forrest and Badger Forrest-Blincoe confront the challenge of making sense of anthropology’s “post-everything” landscape by shifting the focus from what anthropology is not to what it can be: a rigorous, integrative inquiry into the many dimensions of human existence.  Drawing on decades of combined teaching and research experience across six continents, the authors explore anthropology’s enduring questions about human nature, cultural variation, and the interplay of biology and learning. This book challenges students to consider how anthropologists build knowledge, where disagreements arise, and how the very foundations of the discipline can be contested and conceptualized.  Offering an accessible yet comprehensive framework that prompts learners to think across disciplinary boundaries, Introduction to Holistic Anthropology: Addresses the fragmentation of the discipline and offers strategies for reconnecting its branchesDraws on fieldwork and teaching experience spanning six continentsFrames key questions in clear and engaging language for those new to the subjectFosters analytical thinking and respectful debate Highlights anthropology’s relevance to contemporary global issues and intercultural understandingSupports interdisciplinary thinking that connects anthropology to other fields of study Introduction to Holistic Anthropology is designed for undergraduate students in introductory anthropology courses, particularly at the first- and second-year level. Suitable for degrees in anthropology, sociology, history, and global studies, it provides a solid foundation for understanding human cultures and diversity.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368725754229,"sku":"9781394265992","price":32.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781394265992_310d9f90-1bfc-4959-ba98-0f2db577215c.jpg?v=1786018252"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-john-forrest.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}