The Entanglements of Ethnographic Fieldwork in a Violent World

This book explores the emotional risks of conducting fieldwork in violent contexts, featuring personal stories and methodological considerations. It aims to foster communities of care and provide valuable insights for anthropologists and researchers engaging in qualitative empirical research.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the profound emotional risks associated with conducting fieldwork in or within violent contexts. It serves as a platform for field-based researchers to share their personal experiences and insights. As both novice and seasoned ethnographers navigate increasingly complex environments characterized by multifaceted forms of violence, conflict, and war, they find themselves immersed in situations where these aspects of daily life are prevalent. The volume addresses the methodological and ethical challenges inherent in such research, offering a diverse range of expressive writings that shed light on the personal consequences and dilemmas encountered by the contributors. Through their emotional narratives, the authors intertwine their emotions, scars, outrage, and sadness with their hopes and resilience, giving voice to the often silenced experiences and unveiling the intricate entanglements of fieldwork and its lingering vulnerabilities. The book's primary objective is to foster communities of care by bringing to the forefront the lived experiences of researchers and their interlocutors. It is an invaluable resource for anthropologists and scholars from other disciplines embarking on ethnographic fieldwork and engaging in qualitative empirical research. By delving into the emotional dimensions of fieldwork, this book offers valuable insights and perspectives that enhance our understanding of the complexities and ethical considerations involved in this critical field of study.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032333816