The authors weave together narratives of practice and theory that
draw on their own field work and that of a novice ethnographer.
Their stories take us outside the usual progression of
how-to-do-ethnography, which moves from research question to data
collection and analysis to publication. Readers learn of the
motivations and mishaps behind the authors' own classic
ethnographic studies of language, multimodal literacies, and
community practices. The authors use their stories to illustrate
the power of curiosity, connection, and continuity in ethnographic
pursuits. Keeping language and literacy the central concern, this
volume offers practical ways for ethnographers to sustain their
attention to a constant comparative perspective and to patterns of
co-occurrence in language structures, uses, and values. Appropriate
for new and experienced researchers, this readable volume:
Illustrates three primary learning environments for the work of
ethnographers: self-directed learning, informal communities of
learners, and instructional settings within formal education.
Stresses that "doing ethnography" involves engagement with public
life and cannot be separated out as an academic activity. Includes
examples of ethnographic studies in Australia, Iran, South Africa,
the United Kingdom, and the United States.
General
| Imprint: |
Teachers College Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
NCRLL Collection |
| Release date: |
April 2008 |
| First published: |
March 2008 |
| Authors: |
Shirley Brice Heath
• Brian V. Street
|
| Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 10mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
168 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-8077-4866-4 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
Promotions
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| LSN: |
0-8077-4866-8 |
| Barcode: |
9780807748664 |
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