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Book Synopsis: A must-read classic for anyone academic ethnographers to market researchers involved with data collection from individual human beings. The Ethnographic Interview is a practical, self-teaching handbook that guides readers step-by-step through interview techniques commonly used to research ethnography and culture. The text also shows how to analyze collected data and how to write an ethnography. Appendices include research questions and writing tasks. James P. Spradley (1933-1982), a professor of anthropology at Macalester College, wrote or edited twenty books on ethnography and qualitative research in twelve years, including The Cultural Experience: Ethnography in Complex Society (with McCurdy; 2/E with Shandy), The Ethnographic Interview, Participant Observation, The Cocktail Waitress: Woman's Work in a Man's World (with Mann), and You Owe Yourself a Drunk: An Ethnography of Urban Nomads, all available from Waveland Press. He was among the first cultural anthropologists to study modern U.S. life and to apply distinctly anthropological concepts and methods to address real-world problems like occupational stress, deafness, and homelessness.
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Are you an academic ethnographer or a market researcher looking to enhance your data collection techniques? Look no further! The Ethnographic Interview Book is a must-read classic that will guide you through the step-by-step process of conducting effective interviews and researching ethnography and culture. This practical, self-teaching handbook is packed with valuable insights and techniques that will take your research to the next level.
Written by the renowned James P. Spradley, a professor of anthropology, this book is the result of years of experience and expertise. Spradley has authored numerous books on ethnography and qualitative research and is a trusted authority in the field. With The Ethnographic Interview, you will benefit from his wealth of knowledge and learn how to analyze data and write compelling ethnographies.
As you explore the book, you will find appendices with valuable research questions and writing tasks. These resources will further enhance your understanding and give you practical exercises to apply the concepts you learn. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced researcher, this book offers a wealth of information that will positively impact your work.
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