Author: Giampietro Gobo
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1473903513
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
With regular exercises, lists of key terms and points and self-evaluation checklists, Doing Ethnography systematically describes the various phases of an ethnographic inquiry and provides numerous examples, suggestions and advice for the novice ethnographer. Ethnography seeks to understand, describe and explain the symbolic world lying beneath the social action of groups, organizations and communities. This book clearly sets out the coordinates and foundations of this increasingly popular methodology. Giampietro Gobo discusses all the major issues, including the research design, access to the field, data collection, organisation and analysis, and communication of the results.
Doing Ethnography
Author: Giampietro Gobo
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1473903513
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
With regular exercises, lists of key terms and points and self-evaluation checklists, Doing Ethnography systematically describes the various phases of an ethnographic inquiry and provides numerous examples, suggestions and advice for the novice ethnographer. Ethnography seeks to understand, describe and explain the symbolic world lying beneath the social action of groups, organizations and communities. This book clearly sets out the coordinates and foundations of this increasingly popular methodology. Giampietro Gobo discusses all the major issues, including the research design, access to the field, data collection, organisation and analysis, and communication of the results.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1473903513
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
With regular exercises, lists of key terms and points and self-evaluation checklists, Doing Ethnography systematically describes the various phases of an ethnographic inquiry and provides numerous examples, suggestions and advice for the novice ethnographer. Ethnography seeks to understand, describe and explain the symbolic world lying beneath the social action of groups, organizations and communities. This book clearly sets out the coordinates and foundations of this increasingly popular methodology. Giampietro Gobo discusses all the major issues, including the research design, access to the field, data collection, organisation and analysis, and communication of the results.
Entering the Field
Author: Gary Armstrong
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
As the 1994 World Cup Finals in the United States clearly demonstrated, football is the quintessential global game. One of the world's most popular arenas for the expression of conflict and emotion, it is virtually unparalleled as a site for cultural analysis. Players, officials, supporters and commentators all have key roles in a social drama incorporating the deeply symbolic and ritualistic. A powerful vehicle for ideals of masculinity, football also offers penetrating insights into the iconography of the body; manifestations of rivalry and conflict; discourses of knowledge; expressions of communitas and geo-social belonging; the celebration and denigration of the Other; and the inversion of power hierarchies through carnival.In bringing these themes together, this accessible and absorbing book by leading scholars of sport and leisure reveals football's differing meanings across cultures. It will be of interest to students and scholars in cultural studies, anthropology, sports sciences and, more simply, to anyone with a passion for this global game.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
As the 1994 World Cup Finals in the United States clearly demonstrated, football is the quintessential global game. One of the world's most popular arenas for the expression of conflict and emotion, it is virtually unparalleled as a site for cultural analysis. Players, officials, supporters and commentators all have key roles in a social drama incorporating the deeply symbolic and ritualistic. A powerful vehicle for ideals of masculinity, football also offers penetrating insights into the iconography of the body; manifestations of rivalry and conflict; discourses of knowledge; expressions of communitas and geo-social belonging; the celebration and denigration of the Other; and the inversion of power hierarchies through carnival.In bringing these themes together, this accessible and absorbing book by leading scholars of sport and leisure reveals football's differing meanings across cultures. It will be of interest to students and scholars in cultural studies, anthropology, sports sciences and, more simply, to anyone with a passion for this global game.
Research, Ethics and Risk in the Authoritarian Field
Author: Marlies Glasius
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319689665
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This open access book offers a synthetic reflection on the authors’ fieldwork experiences in seven countries within the framework of ‘Authoritarianism in a Global Age’, a major comparative research project. It responds to the demand for increased attention to methodological rigor and transparency in qualitative research, and seeks to advance and practically support field research in authoritarian contexts. Without reducing the conundrums of authoritarian field research to a simple how-to guide, the book systematically reflects and reports on the authors’ combined experiences in (i) getting access to the field, (ii) assessing risk, (iii) navigating ‘red lines’, (iv) building relations with local collaborators and respondents, (v) handling the psychological pressures on field researchers, and (vi) balancing transparency and prudence in publishing research. It offers unique insights into this particularly challenging area of field research, makes explicit how the authors handled methodological challenges and ethical dilemmas, and offers recommendations where appropriate.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319689665
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
This open access book offers a synthetic reflection on the authors’ fieldwork experiences in seven countries within the framework of ‘Authoritarianism in a Global Age’, a major comparative research project. It responds to the demand for increased attention to methodological rigor and transparency in qualitative research, and seeks to advance and practically support field research in authoritarian contexts. Without reducing the conundrums of authoritarian field research to a simple how-to guide, the book systematically reflects and reports on the authors’ combined experiences in (i) getting access to the field, (ii) assessing risk, (iii) navigating ‘red lines’, (iv) building relations with local collaborators and respondents, (v) handling the psychological pressures on field researchers, and (vi) balancing transparency and prudence in publishing research. It offers unique insights into this particularly challenging area of field research, makes explicit how the authors handled methodological challenges and ethical dilemmas, and offers recommendations where appropriate.
Football Fandom and Migration
Author: Nina Szogs
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319509446
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
This book studies how transnationalisation, Europeanisation and migration processes intersect with football fandom, through an analysis of the transnational narratives and practices of Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray football fans in Vienna, Austria. Based on ethnographic fieldwork in Austria, Turkey and Germany, the author analyses the ways in which narratives about football fandom are often linked to migrant experiences, including practices of (self‐)culturalization in the diasporic context in Austria. The book shows how constructed ethnicities and also masculinities and femininities meet in football fan performances and in the construction of what makes a “proper” football fan. Turkish football fandom is a field where powerful prejudices and stereotypes amalgamate and interact. This study enables the reader to look into migration processes and discussions about related topics from a different angle: the love of a football club. Football Fandom and Migration will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, European studies, political sciences, gender studies, leisure studies, sport sociology and history.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319509446
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 213
Book Description
This book studies how transnationalisation, Europeanisation and migration processes intersect with football fandom, through an analysis of the transnational narratives and practices of Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray football fans in Vienna, Austria. Based on ethnographic fieldwork in Austria, Turkey and Germany, the author analyses the ways in which narratives about football fandom are often linked to migrant experiences, including practices of (self‐)culturalization in the diasporic context in Austria. The book shows how constructed ethnicities and also masculinities and femininities meet in football fan performances and in the construction of what makes a “proper” football fan. Turkish football fandom is a field where powerful prejudices and stereotypes amalgamate and interact. This study enables the reader to look into migration processes and discussions about related topics from a different angle: the love of a football club. Football Fandom and Migration will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, European studies, political sciences, gender studies, leisure studies, sport sociology and history.
The Growing Field
Author: Denise Gibel Molini
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692809952
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
In 'The Growing Field, ' Denise Gibel Molini writes with deep insight, gleaned from a lifetime of personal experience, spiritual development and keen observation, about the truths of our Universe, and the way the world works. She helps us understand that it is 'set up, ' from the Soul's perspective, to bring us into the fullness of our true selves, and grow into the highest possible expression of all that we are. As seeds of the Divine, we are already love, we are irrevocably individual unique expressions of God. However, the wounds of our childhood, the confusion of the world's illusions, and the pain that we inevitably experience when we incarnate in the Earth School serves to quickly cause us to forget the Oneness. Denise understands this, and provides a compassionate voice of guidance that reminds us of the larger reality we've lost sight of. The Growing Field restores a pristine and beautiful vision of what it's all about, why we experience all of it - what we feel to be 'good' and 'bad, ' 'wonderful, ' 'horrible, ' and everything in between. She has a gift for encompassing the universe in a marble and handing you the marble so that you can truly understand, and the effect is a feeling of peace, security, connection, and understanding that reaches beyond finite circumstances into the infinity of the Soul. The impact is powerful for anyone who has ever felt the pain, fear or confusion of the human experience. The Growing Field holds universal answers for everyone, and many will find in it a teacher which seems to know exactly what they needed to hear. Denise Gibel Molini is a special soul whose writing holds a high vibration of love, and her particular wisdom will raise the consciousness of individuals to a much, much higher level when integrated. Each page of The Growing Field sheds a light on the human experience and the very significant time in our world's history which we have arrived at today. Denise teaches that there are no mistakes, but calls us all to take responsibility. It is both intimately personal and exceedingly broad, putting all fears to rest and helping each individual to immediately align with the Universal Flow by recognizing the broader, higher plan that is being executed. No matter what is your current experience, The Growing Field will remind you of who you are, where you've come from, and where we're all going. It will give you all the truth and courage you need to move forward, to heal your wounds, and to heal the world
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692809952
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
In 'The Growing Field, ' Denise Gibel Molini writes with deep insight, gleaned from a lifetime of personal experience, spiritual development and keen observation, about the truths of our Universe, and the way the world works. She helps us understand that it is 'set up, ' from the Soul's perspective, to bring us into the fullness of our true selves, and grow into the highest possible expression of all that we are. As seeds of the Divine, we are already love, we are irrevocably individual unique expressions of God. However, the wounds of our childhood, the confusion of the world's illusions, and the pain that we inevitably experience when we incarnate in the Earth School serves to quickly cause us to forget the Oneness. Denise understands this, and provides a compassionate voice of guidance that reminds us of the larger reality we've lost sight of. The Growing Field restores a pristine and beautiful vision of what it's all about, why we experience all of it - what we feel to be 'good' and 'bad, ' 'wonderful, ' 'horrible, ' and everything in between. She has a gift for encompassing the universe in a marble and handing you the marble so that you can truly understand, and the effect is a feeling of peace, security, connection, and understanding that reaches beyond finite circumstances into the infinity of the Soul. The impact is powerful for anyone who has ever felt the pain, fear or confusion of the human experience. The Growing Field holds universal answers for everyone, and many will find in it a teacher which seems to know exactly what they needed to hear. Denise Gibel Molini is a special soul whose writing holds a high vibration of love, and her particular wisdom will raise the consciousness of individuals to a much, much higher level when integrated. Each page of The Growing Field sheds a light on the human experience and the very significant time in our world's history which we have arrived at today. Denise teaches that there are no mistakes, but calls us all to take responsibility. It is both intimately personal and exceedingly broad, putting all fears to rest and helping each individual to immediately align with the Universal Flow by recognizing the broader, higher plan that is being executed. No matter what is your current experience, The Growing Field will remind you of who you are, where you've come from, and where we're all going. It will give you all the truth and courage you need to move forward, to heal your wounds, and to heal the world
Warriors: Enter the Clans
Author: Erin Hunter
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006221991X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Discover the secrets of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series. Enter the world of the warrior Clans… In this two-in-one field guide, get an indispensable insider’s look at the world of the five warrior cat Clans. The perfect addition to any Warriors fan’s collection, this paperback special edition includes two companion books in one volume: Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans: Learn about the origin of the Clans, their history and legends, and the training, traditions, and rituals involved in the lifelong path of a warrior. Warriors: Code of the Clans: Discover the origins of the warrior code, which governs how Clan cats live side by side in times of war and peace, with untold stories from the Warriors world and beautiful black-and-white illustrations.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006221991X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Discover the secrets of Erin Hunter’s #1 bestselling Warriors series. Enter the world of the warrior Clans… In this two-in-one field guide, get an indispensable insider’s look at the world of the five warrior cat Clans. The perfect addition to any Warriors fan’s collection, this paperback special edition includes two companion books in one volume: Warriors Field Guide: Secrets of the Clans: Learn about the origin of the Clans, their history and legends, and the training, traditions, and rituals involved in the lifelong path of a warrior. Warriors: Code of the Clans: Discover the origins of the warrior code, which governs how Clan cats live side by side in times of war and peace, with untold stories from the Warriors world and beautiful black-and-white illustrations.
Starting Fieldwork
Author: Judith E. Marti
Publisher: Waveland Press
ISBN: 1478634278
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Published posthumously, this incisive work represents the culmination of a career anthropologist’s passion for teaching and mentoring. With a warm, reassuring writing style, Marti describes fieldwork techniques, some of which distinguish anthropology from the other social sciences and all of which are relevant and extraordinarily useful to young researchers with limited experience. Her narrative adeptly intertwines the experiences of seasoned anthropologists with those of novices in order to illustrate the various methodological techniques. Starting Fieldwork optimizes foundational methods covered in larger works. Further, it exposes readers to additional contours of the fieldwork enterprise, such as participant-observation in virtual places, museums and archives as field sites, the camera as methodology, photographs as evidence, the importance of note taking, and how reflexivity can enhance research. Marti’s approach to and treatment of the complexities involved in doing fieldwork, including discovering the “hidden” in plain sight, will inspire and boost the confidence of prospective fieldworkers.
Publisher: Waveland Press
ISBN: 1478634278
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Published posthumously, this incisive work represents the culmination of a career anthropologist’s passion for teaching and mentoring. With a warm, reassuring writing style, Marti describes fieldwork techniques, some of which distinguish anthropology from the other social sciences and all of which are relevant and extraordinarily useful to young researchers with limited experience. Her narrative adeptly intertwines the experiences of seasoned anthropologists with those of novices in order to illustrate the various methodological techniques. Starting Fieldwork optimizes foundational methods covered in larger works. Further, it exposes readers to additional contours of the fieldwork enterprise, such as participant-observation in virtual places, museums and archives as field sites, the camera as methodology, photographs as evidence, the importance of note taking, and how reflexivity can enhance research. Marti’s approach to and treatment of the complexities involved in doing fieldwork, including discovering the “hidden” in plain sight, will inspire and boost the confidence of prospective fieldworkers.
Access 2010 Bible
Author: Michael R. Groh
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 047047534X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 1388
Book Description
The expert guidance you need to get the most out of Access 2010 Get the Access 2010 information you need to succeed with this comprehensive reference. If this is your first encounter with Access, you'll appreciate the thorough attention to database fundamentals and terminology. If you're familiar with earlier versions, you can jump right into Access 2010 enhancements such as the new Access user interface and wider use of XML and Web services. Takes you under the hood of Microsoft Access 2010, the database application included with Microsoft Office 2010 Explores the latest enhancements, such as a new user interface and wider use of XML and Web services; also, how to exchange data with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office apps Covers how to create tables, manipulate datasheets, and work with multiple tables Explains the seven database objects and how to use a seven-step design method to build a database tailored to your needs Shows you how to build forms, use Visual Basic and the VBA Editor, automate query parameters, create functions and subroutines, use XML to create data access pages, and more Includes a CD with all source code from the book and working examples, plus bonus shareware, freeware, trial, demo and evaluation programs that work with or enhance Microsoft Office You’ll want to keep this soup-to-nuts Access reference close at hand! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 047047534X
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 1388
Book Description
The expert guidance you need to get the most out of Access 2010 Get the Access 2010 information you need to succeed with this comprehensive reference. If this is your first encounter with Access, you'll appreciate the thorough attention to database fundamentals and terminology. If you're familiar with earlier versions, you can jump right into Access 2010 enhancements such as the new Access user interface and wider use of XML and Web services. Takes you under the hood of Microsoft Access 2010, the database application included with Microsoft Office 2010 Explores the latest enhancements, such as a new user interface and wider use of XML and Web services; also, how to exchange data with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Office apps Covers how to create tables, manipulate datasheets, and work with multiple tables Explains the seven database objects and how to use a seven-step design method to build a database tailored to your needs Shows you how to build forms, use Visual Basic and the VBA Editor, automate query parameters, create functions and subroutines, use XML to create data access pages, and more Includes a CD with all source code from the book and working examples, plus bonus shareware, freeware, trial, demo and evaluation programs that work with or enhance Microsoft Office You’ll want to keep this soup-to-nuts Access reference close at hand! Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Author: Patrick M. Lencioni
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470893885
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Practical exercises and hands-on tools to bring to life the timeless advice found in the author’s best-selling book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team In the years following the publication of Patrick Lencioni's best seller, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, fans have been clamoring for more information on how to implement the ideas outlined in the book. In Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Lencioni offers specific, practical guidance for overcoming the five dysfunctions, using tools, exercises, assessments, and real-world examples. He examines questions that all teams must ask themselves: Are we really a team? How are we currently performing? Are we prepared to invest the time and energy required to be a great team? Written concisely and to the point, this guide gives leaders, line managers, and consultants alike the tools they need to get their teams up and running quickly and effectively.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470893885
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Practical exercises and hands-on tools to bring to life the timeless advice found in the author’s best-selling book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team In the years following the publication of Patrick Lencioni's best seller, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, fans have been clamoring for more information on how to implement the ideas outlined in the book. In Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team, Lencioni offers specific, practical guidance for overcoming the five dysfunctions, using tools, exercises, assessments, and real-world examples. He examines questions that all teams must ask themselves: Are we really a team? How are we currently performing? Are we prepared to invest the time and energy required to be a great team? Written concisely and to the point, this guide gives leaders, line managers, and consultants alike the tools they need to get their teams up and running quickly and effectively.
Classic Grounded Theory
Author: Judith A. Holton
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1483372561
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Classic Grounded Theory: Applications With Qualitative and Quantitative Data provides practical “how to” guidance for doing grounded theory (GT) using the classic approach articulated by Barney Glaser. Authors Judith A. Holton and Isabelle Walsh emphasize the philosophical flexibility of classic GT as a “full package” approach that can be applied to any study and any type of data where the goal is to discover and generate a conceptually integrated theory. Drawing on the experiences of novice researchers who have participated in GT troubleshooting seminars, the book provides step-by-step guidance on undertaking a research study that stays true to the classic GT practice paradigm.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1483372561
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
Classic Grounded Theory: Applications With Qualitative and Quantitative Data provides practical “how to” guidance for doing grounded theory (GT) using the classic approach articulated by Barney Glaser. Authors Judith A. Holton and Isabelle Walsh emphasize the philosophical flexibility of classic GT as a “full package” approach that can be applied to any study and any type of data where the goal is to discover and generate a conceptually integrated theory. Drawing on the experiences of novice researchers who have participated in GT troubleshooting seminars, the book provides step-by-step guidance on undertaking a research study that stays true to the classic GT practice paradigm.