Cultures, Politics, and Research Programs

An International Assessment of Practical Problems in Field Research

Uma Narula editor W Barnett Pearce editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:11th Sep '14

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Cultures, Politics, and Research Programs cover

A compilation of authoritative reports from seasoned researchers working in eight different countries on five continents, this volume examines the concept that conditions of local feasibility are constitutive of research practices not simply obstructions to the realization of an ideal. The result documents the effects of political and cultural factors on research projects and offers culturally sensitive researchers a wealth of practical knowledge.

"An intriguing aspect of this book is the revelation that communication research has no predetermined evolutionary path....The editors advocate treating practical problems in research not as impediments but as information, as 'part of the data.' This is both realistic and constructive advice."
Journalism Quarterly

"...contains a useful collection of articles revealing seldom taught difficulties of field research and should be a useful adjunct to reading in theory and methods courses."
Journal of Communication

ISBN: 9780415515511

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 362g

264 pages