Sociologists Backstage: Answers to 10 Questions About What They Do (Contemporary Sociological Perspectives)
"Editors Fenstermaker and Jones...do a great service to the sociology graduate student community with this offering. Based on the premise that undergraduates are presented an unambiguous,sanitized perspective of sociology in the classroom, the book reveals messy, surprising, and intriguing aspects of qualitative field research....their personal familiarity with each scholar and his/her work deepens the dialogues significantly. This work, which has no published topical peers, is part of a sociological series for academic and general readers. It is highly recommended for graduate students and scholars of sociology, particularly those doing field research."—E. S. Petersen, Kansas City Public Library,Recommended title, CHOICE"Sociologists Backstageis a moving collection of interviews that reveal intellectual journeys taken by researchers. Their personal stories that will make you laugh, nod approvingly and feel the moments of triumph and challenges doing sociological research.  A must read for graduate students and young scholars!"—Mary Romero, Sociology,Arizona State University"An original and engaging collection of interviews with 17 remarkable sociologists about their paths into sociology and their experiences carrying out ethnographic research.  By encouraging scholars to reflect on their aspirations and fears, their relations with subjects, and their hopes and regrets, Fenstermaker and Jones humanize the research process, capturing the excitement of discovery and moments of insight."—Evelyn Nakano Glenn, Ethnic and Women’s Studies, University of California, Berkeley"Sociologists Backstageprovides a fascinating 'behind the scenes' look at sociologists and their research—a virtual extended confessional of how sociologists actually work—that is deeply edifying. Collectively, these well-written essays represent an important contribution to social science research."—Elijah Anderson, Sociology,Yale University