| The Politics of Conducting Research in Africa: Ethical and Emotional Challenges in the Field 2019 Edition Contributor(s): Johnstone, Lyn (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319955306 ISBN-13: 9783319955308 Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan OUR PRICE: $94.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - African - Social Science | Developing & Emerging Countries - Social Science | Regional Studies |
| Dewey: 320 |
| Physical Information: 0.56" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.93 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. |