Ethnographic Research for Media Studies - Couverture souple

Machin, David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0340806885 ISBN 13 : 9780340806883

Editeur : Hodder Arnold, 2002

Synopsis

Ethnography is a widely used and productive tool within media and cultural studies research. It is particularly useful for researching media audiences and the role of the media in everyday life. This book offers an introduction to ethnography: what it is, where it came from, how it has been used in media and cultural studies, how students can usefully use it in coursework projects, and what are its advantages and limitations. By exploring ethnography's roots in anthrology, David Machin introduces students to the concept of the ethnographic 'gaze'. Many classic media research projects used ethnographic methods and Machin explores some of the best known, offering a detailed understanding of ethography's strengths and limitations.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Ethnography is a widely used and productive tool within media and cultural studies research. It is particularly useful for researching media audiences and the role of the media in everyday life. This book offers an introduction to ethnography: what it is, where it came from, how it has been used in media and cultural studies, how students can usefully use it and what are its advantages and limitations.

By exploring ethnography's roots in anthropology, David Machin introduces students to the concept of the ethnographic 'gaze'. Many classic media research projects used ethnographic methods and David Machin explores some of the best known, offering a detailed understanding of ethnography's strengths and limitations.

Students will find this book an invaluable guide to how ethnography has been used in media research and how to apply ethnographic techniques in their own coursework projects.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hodder Arnold
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0340806885
• ISBN 13: 9780340806883
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 192
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible