Epistemology, Fieldwork, and Anthropology (Hardcover)

Epistemology, Fieldwork, and Anthropology provides a systematic examination of the empirical foundations of interpretations and grounded theories in anthropology. Olivier de Sardan explores the nature of the links between observed reality and the data produced during fieldwork, and between the data gathered and final interpretative statements. Olivier de Sardan's research asks how anthropologists develop a 'policy of fieldwork', what the advantages and limits of observation are, and if the dangers of over-interpretation and scientific ideologies be minimized. Exploring the space between epistemology and methodology, the book critically juxtaposes Anglo and Francophone writings about fieldwork, plausible interpretations, emicity, reflexivity, comparison, and scientific rigor.

General

Imprint:	Palgrave Macmillan
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	Antoinette Tidjani Alou • Jean-Pierre Olivier de Sardan
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	260
ISBN-13:	978-1-137-48849-7
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Epistemology, theory of knowledge Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Epistemology, theory of knowledge
LSN:	1-137-48849-2
Barcode:	9781137488497

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