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While providing an introduction to basic principles and strategies, this volume also explores the philosophy and methodology underlying the practice of participant observation. Taking a practical approach to the methods of participant observation, Jorgensen illustrates these methods with classic and...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jorgensen, Danny L.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Newbury Park, Calif. : Sage Publications, ©1989.
Series:Applied social research methods series ; v. 15.
Subjects:
Participant observation.
Social sciences > Fieldwork.
Social sciences > Research > Methodology.
Ethnology > Methodology.
Research Design.
Social Sciences > methods.
Social sciences.
Field experimentation.
Social anthropology > Research > Methodology: Participant observation
Electronic books.
Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary:While providing an introduction to basic principles and strategies, this volume also explores the philosophy and methodology underlying the practice of participant observation. Taking a practical approach to the methods of participant observation, Jorgensen illustrates these methods with classic and current research studies.
Physical Description:133 pages ; 23 cm.
Also issued online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 124-130) and index.
ISBN:0803928769
9780803928763
0803928777
9780803928770