Fieldwork in developing countries
By: edited by Stephen Devereux and John Hoddinott.
Contributors: Devereux, Stephen.; Hoddinott, John.
Publisher: Harvester Wheatsheaf
Published: 1992
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 229
Description: Practical, realistic, and based on firsthand experiences, this sorely needed resource addresses theoretical concerns at the same time that it reflects the important fact that the context within which fieldwork is conducted is absolutely integral to the research process. Part 1 of the book offers an introduction to the many features common to all fieldwork situations. The authors discuss preparing for, participation in, and returning from fieldwork, then narrow the focus to specific methodological matters. In Part 2, eleven case studies, drawn from the authors' personal experiences, cover issues relating both to the conduct of research and to questions of lifestyle and interactions with the local community. The authors invariably present alternatives rather than prescriptions, hoping to excite critical thought on fieldwork method, as well as to suggest possible solutions to common problems.