Summary
Contents
Subject index
“Written by one of the best Criminological Ethnographers in the business, this text will serve as an invaluable and insightful resource for both novice and seasoned ethnographers of criminological issues.” - Anthony Ellis, University of Salford In the first textbook to cover ethnography specific to criminology, James Treadwell guides readers through the ethnographic research process in full, starting with a background to criminological ethnography, through planning and doing an ethnographic project, and finally, the writing up and reporting stage. The book provides guidance for navigating key issues in ethnography, including access and researcher safety, and supports readers when carrying out their project with helpful exercises, questions and checklists. It also includes insightful case studies comprised of classic works and the author's own ethnographic projects, along with a range of extra learning features including key terms, a glossary, and further reading suggestions. A valuable resource for anyone embarking on ethnographic research in criminology for the first time.
Entering the Field
Entering the Field
Learning Objectives
Having spent some time discussing the background of ethnography, both in terms of theoretical perspectives and the practicalities associated with the method, this chapter now moves into the phase of considering the very ‘praxis’ of being a fieldworker. It therefore seeks to set out and discuss a range of issues, and by the end of this chapter you should have a better understanding of:
- how to negotiate access to the field
- how to recognise the key figures in a group or organisation
- how to manage image and identity in the field.
Additionally, it will touch on issues such as the management and negotiation of research in the field. However, I have kept separate issues of writing and recording in the field and ...
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