Ethnographic Explorations: Surrender and Resistance

Ethnographic Explorations: Surrender and Resistance, by Whitaker and Atkinson, explores the complexities of fieldwork, analysis, and writing from new perspectives, emphasizing disruptions and interruptions rather than an idealized model of smoothly untroubled research. It covers a variety of theoretical and methodological perspectives and is intended for researchers at postgraduate and postdoctoral levels.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 22 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ethnographic Explorations: Surrender and Resistance, penned by two seasoned ethnographers, delves into the intricate nuances of fieldwork, analysis, and writing from fresh perspectives. It presents a unique opportunity to contemplate ethnography not merely as a methodological approach but as a fundamentally transformative perspective. Broadly speaking, ethnography is perceived as more than just a collection of data-gathering techniques; it encompasses a profound transformative lens. The book explores a range of tensions and disparities in the conceptualization and execution of ethnography, including: Surrender and Catch; Strangeness and Familiarity; Intimacy and Distance; and Romanticism and Modernism. It highlights disruptions and interruptions rather than an idealized portrayal of seamless and trouble-free research. The book encompasses a diverse array of theoretical and methodological viewpoints, supported by extensive research across various social contexts.

This book is specifically designed for researchers at postgraduate and postdoctoral levels, as well as experienced researchers seeking a different, sometimes challenging, perspective on ethnographic research and its outcomes.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 233 x 156 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367174415