Visual Methods in the Field

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Visual Methods in the Field

Photography for the Social Sciences

Photographic equipment and techniques: general Research methods: general Social and cultural anthropology

Author: Terence Heng

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 10th November 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 5 Mb

ISBN: 9781317609612


Introduction

The use of images, particularly photography, has been steadily gaining popularity in academia, but there has not yet been a book that deals with the act and process of photo-taking in the field. Drawing upon 21 years of photographic experience and sociological research, Terence Heng’s immersive and narrative style will:

Key Topics

  1. introduce photography as a qualitative method;
  2. discuss the intricacies of, challenges in and opportunities for using a camera in the field;
  3. explore common themes and topics in social science research, including photographing rituals, space, people and objects;
  4. advise on navigating the always evolving technological landscapes of traditional, digital and mobile photography.

About the Book

Visual Methods in the Field: Photography for the Social Sciences is a photography guide written for researchers by a researcher. Using in-depth ethnographic case studies from research done in various urban environments, this book will act as a crucial bridge for students in geography, sociology, education, media studies and other social sciences to incorporate photography into their research repertoire.

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