Participant Observation: A Guide for Fieldworkers

by Kathleen DeWalt

Book Overview

Qualitative research in such diverse areas as anthropology, sociology, education, nursing, and medical research draws on the insights gained through the use of participant observation for gaining greater understanding of phenomena from the point of view of participants. This book serves as a basic primer for the beginning researcher and as a useful reference and guide for experienced researchers who wish to re-examine their own skills and abilities...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0759119279
• ISBN13: 9780759119277
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"