| The Politics of Conducting Research in Africa: Ethical and Emotional Challenges in the Field Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Johnstone, Lyn (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3030070522 ISBN-13: 9783030070526 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $94.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - African - Social Science | Developing & Emerging Countries - Social Science | Regional Studies |
| Dewey: 320 |
| Physical Information: 0.48" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.61 lbs) 217 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This edited volume investigates the ethical and emotional challenges of conducting fieldwork in Africa. It reflects on difficulties researchers face such as objectivity, access, gender issues and information risks. Focusing across a wide range of states and themes, the project makes an original contribution and builds upon existing strengths and insights in various disciplines by presenting research-practical insights from contemporary cases of fieldwork. As such, the book is an accessible and useful guide for students and scholars alike. |
