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Provides guidance in the practical aspects of fieldwork and gives suggestions for collecting both qualitative and quantitative cultural data.

The author was inspired by students and fieldworkers to write a practical field guide to cultural research for those who want to discover culture from an emic perspective. It is useful to ethnographers, development workers, sociologists, missionaries, and anyone who desires to study another culture in depth and covers a wide range of topics:

• Ethics in cultural research
• Preparation for fieldwork
• Beginning fieldwork
• Participant observation
• Language learning
• The ethnographic record
• Informal interviews
• Structured interviews

Table of Contents

Preface

1. Introduction to Cultural Research Methods
2, Ethics in Cultural Research
3. Preparation for Field Research
4. Beginning Fieldwork
5. Participant Observation
6. Language Learning
7. The Ethnographic Record
8. Informal Interviews
9. Structured Interviews: Beyond Impressions and Anecdotes
10. Statistical Analysis of Social Science Data
11. Demography
12. Maps
13. Material Culture
14. Kinship
15. Marriage, Descent, and Residence
16. Life Histories
17. Social Networks
18. A Cognitive Approach to Worldview
19. Values
20. Oral Traditions
21. Analysis of Oral Traditions
22. Music
23. Rapid Appraisals
24. Social Impact Analysis
25. Other Field Methods: Time Allocation Studies, Communicative Events, Modeling, LinguaLinks
26. Completion of a Field Project: Publication of Research Results Authorship

Appendix: Resources
References
Index

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The definitive how-to book for world travel, Vagabond Globetrotting 3 includes hundreds of essential web sites for travelers as well as indispensable tips, checklists, and resources..
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This fun and educational flashcard adventure includes:

 

-600 color-coded flashcards covering every continent and countries all around the world, with questions, answers, and fun facts

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Wouldn't you rather have your pet with you rather than leave it at home with a pet sitter or in a kennel? This book will help you discover that taking your pet with you to faraway places is easier than you may think. Many countries welcome pets and over 2 million people travel internationally with their pets each year. This book will help you to:

Prepare to take your pet along.

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An insightful collection of essays and think-pieces, reflecting on the business of travel and life. Author Peter Alatsas is an international hotelier and a keen observer of life in all its weird and wonderful permutations, his inspirations are as diverse as a cutlery-stabbing incident over seating on a Sydney flight and the architecture of Budapest. Through it all, he thinks, reflects and encourages his readers to adopt the right attitude , all tools for success in the modern world..
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An international adventure with Sammy and his shepherd friend takes them through mysterious jungles, barren tundras, and regal forests, while teaching about international customs, biblical values, and positive character traits..
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