In the Field: An Introduction to Field Research by Robert G. Burgess
First Published in 2004. An authoritative guide to the problems and procedures associated with data collection and analysis in field research.
'This is a classic text on research methods and will be of value to students at postgraduate level.' - T Eadie, Nottingham University
Introduction 1 From Coral Garden to City Street: Field Research 'Comes Home' 2 Starting Research and Gaining Access 3 Selection Strategies in Field Research 4 Methods of Field Research 1: Participant Observation 5 Methods of Field Research 2: Interviews as Conversations 6 Methods of Field Research 3: Using Personal Documents 7 Multiple Strategies in Field Research 8 Recording and Analysing Field Data 9 Ethical Problems, Ethical Principles and Field Research Practice 10 Evaluating Field Studies