About the book
Expressions of Ethnography embraces the idea that alternative genres may be used to express culture. Using examples of a wide variety of cultural phenomena, contemporary ways to practice ethnography, and novel forms of expressing the cultural experience, the book offers an eclectic mix of short stories, novels, and poetry, as well as traditional scholarly reports of poignant, provocative, and powerful cultural phenomena. Included are accounts of recovery following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, life as a prison guard, surviving child abuse and coping via an eating disorder, dealing with disabilities, living the gay life, birthing babies, as well as searching for birth mothers. Special attention is given to dialogue, from dialogue with families and friends to American ethnographers interviewing Thai managers.
Editions of Expressions of Ethnography
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791458235
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791458242
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791486320
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Expressions of Ethnography embraces the idea that alternative genres may be used to express culture. Using examples of a wide variety of cultural phenomena, contemporary ways to practice ethnography, and novel forms of expressing the cultural experience, the book offers an eclectic mix of short stories, novels, and poetry, as well as traditional scholarly reports of poignant, provocative, and powerful cultural phenomena. Included are accounts of recovery following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, life as a prison guard, surviving child abuse and coping via an eating disorder, dealing with disabilities, living the gay life, birthing babies, as well as searching for birth mothers. Special attention is given to dialogue, from dialogue with families and friends to American ethnographers interviewing Thai managers.
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What is Expressions of Ethnography about?
Expressions of Ethnography embraces the idea that alternative genres may be used to express culture. Using examples of a wide variety of cultural phenomena, contemporary ways to practice ethnography, and novel forms of expressing the cultural experience, the book offers an eclectic mix of short stories, novels, and poetry, as well as traditional scholarly reports of poignant, provocative, and powerful cultural phenomena. Included are accounts of recovery following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, life as a prison guard, surviving child abuse and coping via an eating disorder, dealing with disabilities, living the gay life, birthing babies, as well as searching for birth mothers. Special attention is given to dialogue, from dialogue with families and friends to American ethnographers interviewing Thai managers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Expressions of Ethnography?
Society and Social Sciences > Sociology and anthropology > Sociology > Social research and statistics
Where can I read a sample of Expressions of Ethnography?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791458235
How long is Expressions of Ethnography and how many pages does it have?
Expressions of Ethnography has 318 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Expressions of Ethnography?
Robin Patric Clair
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Expressions of Ethnography is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791458235) and paperback(ISBN 9780791458242) and pdf(ISBN 9780791486320)
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