Embodied Research Methods

Disembodied research creates false dichotomies between flesh and reason, and the corporeal and the social. Torkild Thanem and David Knights engage with approaches and practices that exploit the body's capacity to generate knowledge, craft lively accounts, and create fleshy concepts, enriching our understanding of how people live, work, and interact with their bodies in the social world. Embodied Research Methods is a valuable resource for social science students and researchers.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 184 pages
\n Publication date: 22 April 2019
\n Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
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Disembodied research creates artificial divisions between the physical body and rational thought, as well as between the material and the social. In contrast, Torkild Thanem and David Knights engage with approaches and practices that harness the body's ability to generate knowledge, craft engaging narratives, and develop tangible concepts. These approaches enhance our understanding of how individuals live, work, and interact with their bodies within the social realm.

Thanem and Knights explore various methods, practices, and personal experiences that involve bodies in the research process. This includes generating and analyzing empirical material, reflecting on their research practices, and transforming research into written text.

Embodied Research Methods is a valuable and practical resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students across the social sciences. It also serves as a thought-provoking read for researchers in these fields.

Through their work, Thanem and Knights challenge the notion that research should be conducted solely through disembodied means and advocate for a more holistic and embodied approach. They highlight the importance of recognizing the body as a source of knowledge and insight, and argue that incorporating bodily experiences and perspectives can lead to richer and more nuanced understandings of the world.

Embodied Research Methods provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to embodied research methods. It covers a range of topics, including qualitative research, ethnography, and participatory research, and offers practical guidance and examples for researchers to apply these methods in their own work.

In conclusion, Embodied Research Methods is a groundbreaking book that offers a fresh perspective on research methods and practices. By embracing the body as a source of knowledge and insight, Thanem and Knights demonstrate the potential for more holistic and embodied approaches to research, which can lead to deeper and more meaningful understandings of the world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in social sciences research and is sure to inspire and challenge researchers and students alike.

\n Weight: 356g\n
Dimension: 241 x 169 x 12 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781473904415\n \n