Doing Critical Ethnography by Jim Thomas (English) Paperback Book

Description: Doing Critical Ethnography by Jim Thomas "The book offers communication researchers some of the best recent work on qualitative inquiry in the human disciplines. . . . Published by Sage, the leading publisher of qualitative research in the social sciences today. . . . Jim Thomas's method, well displayed in illustrations drawn from his emancipatory work in prisons, has important connections to the participatory action (Friere) and critical theory traditions. . . . This work brings the communication scholar up-to-date on where qualitative methods are in current sociological and educational discourse."—Norman K. Denzin in Journal of CommunicationIf a researcher's responsibility entails the righting of social wrongs and producing valid research results, how is it possible to juxtapose these two goals? Representing the marriage of two traditions in social science, critical theory and qualitative research, Doing Critical Ethnography applies a critical worldview to the conventional logic of cultural inquiry. This innovative volume does not oppose conventional ethnography; rather, it offers a style of thinking about the direct relationship between knowledge, society, and political action. The author defines the rules and guidelines for a praxis-oriented ethnographic tradition, one both ideologically engaged and scientifically valid. He also outlines the various types of critical ethnography and explains the tenets of each and how research can be carried out under these frameworks.This challenging volume will be useful to students and professionals in qualitative research in social theory, and critical studies. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this volume, Thomas unites two traditions in social science - critical theory and qualitative research - in an attempt to apply a critical world view to the conventional logic of cultural inquiry. Rather than standing in opposition to traditional ethnography, it offers a style of considering the direct relationship between knowledge, society and political action.Thomas addresses the question: if the duty of the researcher entails the righting of social wrongs as well as producing valid research results, how is it possible to juxtapose the two goals? He defines the rules and guidelines for a praxis-oriented ethnographic tradition, one both ideologically engaged and scientifically valid. In addition, he outlines the various types of critical ethnography, explaining the tenets of each and how research can be carried out under these frameworks. Author Biography Dr. Thomas continues to teach at NIU as adjunct professor. He also teaches at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Thomas remains active in the NIU chapter of the American Correction Association, among other pursuits. Table of Contents Resisting DomesticationBeginning to Think CriticallyImplementing Critical EthnographyEmpirical ApplicationConclusionTricks, Traps, and Moving Beyond Details ISBN080393923X Author Jim Thomas Short Title DOING CRITICAL ETHNOGRAPHY Series Qualitative Research Methods Language English ISBN-10 080393923X ISBN-13 9780803939233 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 26 Illustrations Yes Year 1993 Imprint SAGE Publications Inc Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Edited by Jim Thomas Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Birth 1941 Pages 96 UK Release Date 1993-01-15 NZ Release Date 1993-01-15 US Release Date 1993-01-15 Publisher SAGE Publications Inc Publication Date 1993-01-15 DEWEY 305.8 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 1993-01-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160679637;

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