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Full of practical 'how to' tips for applying theoretical methods - 'doing ethnography' - this book also provides anecdotal evidence and advice for new and experienced researchers on how to engage with their own participation in the field - 'being ethnographic'. The book clearly sets out the important definitions, methods and applications of field research whilst reinforcing the infinite variability of the human subject and addressing the challenges presented by ethnographers' own passions, intellectual interests, biases and ideologies. Classic and personal real-world case studies are used by the author to introduce new researchers to the reality of applying ethnographic theory and practice in the field. Topics include: - Talking to People: negotiations, conversations & interviews - Being with People: participation - Looking at People: observations & images - Description: writing 'down' field notes - Analysis to Interpretation: writing 'out' data - Interpretation to Story: writing 'up' ethnography Clear, engaging and original this book provides invaluable advice as well as practical tools and study aids for those engaged in ethnographic research.

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'Raymond Madden is to be congratulated for writing a highly readable, well organized introduction to ethnography. Most of the duller orthodoxies that normally feature in such texts are avoided, and canny tips sit comfortably next to case studies. Being Ethnographic is an enjoyable and valuable book that endorses the integrity of ethnographic research, and most importantly, makes it interesting' - Dick Hobbs, LSE 'This is a simply fabulous text! It is well written and readable, clearly organised (with coherent development), and highly illuminating. I will be recommending this to students in my research portfolio class and will make full use of this myself, in research and teaching' - Peter Sercombe, Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics, Newcastle University

'Raymond Madden is to be congratulated for writing a highly readable, well organized introduction to ethnography. Most of the duller orthodoxies that normally feature in such texts are avoided, and canny tips sit comfortably next to case studies. Being Ethnographic is an enjoyable and valuable book that endorses the integrity of ethnographic research, and most importantly, makes it interesting' - Dick Hobbs, LSE <hr color= GBP666666 size= 1px /> 'This is a simply fabulous text! It is well written and readable, clearly organised (with coherent development), and highly illuminating. I will be recommending this to students in my research portfolio class and will make full use of this myself, in research and teaching' - Peter Sercombe, Senior Lecturer in Applied Linguistics, Newcastle University

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