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Author(s): Regina Scheyvens
ISBN(s): 9781446297445, 1446297446
Edition: 2
File Details: PDF, 12.47 MB
Year: 2014
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1446297446 

ISBN 13: 9781446297445

Author: Regina Scheyvens

This book provides an invaluable guide to undertaking development fieldwork in both the developing world and in western contexts. It takes you through all the key stages in development research and covers:   Research design and the roles of quantitative and qualitative methods. Research using archival, textual and virtual data, along with using the internet ethically. Practical as well as personal issues, including funding, permissions, motivation and attitude. Culture shock, ethical considerations and working with marginalized, vulnerable or privileged groups, from indigenous peoples through to elites and corporations. How to write up your findings. Sensitive, engaging and accessible in tone, the text is rich in learning features; from boxed examples to bullet-pointed summaries and questions for reflection. Development Fieldwork is the perfect companion for students engaged in research across development studies, geography, social anthropology or public policy.

Table of contents:

1 Introduction

Part I: Methodology

2 Designing Development Research

3 Quantitative Research

4 Qualitative Research

5 Something Old, Something New: Research Using Archives, Texts and Virtual Data

Part II: Preparation for the Field

6 Practical Issues

7 Personal Issues

Part III: In the Field

8 Entering the Field

9 Ethical Issues

10 Working with Marginalised, Vulnerable or Privileged Groups

Part IV: Leaving the Field

11 Anything to Declare? The Politics and Practicalities of Leaving the Field

12 Returning to University and Writing the Field

13 Ways Forward

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