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Visual Research Methods: Image, Society, and Representation
Gregory Stanczak
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Description for Visual Research Methods: Image, Society, and Representation
Paperback. Organized around three thematic issues: methodology, epistemological reflection, and theoretical and conceptual exploration. Here, each of these guiding themes is developed to greater or lesser degree in each chapter providing a navigational thread throughout the book. Editor(s): Stanczak, Gregory C. Num Pages: 376 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 225 x 153 x 20. Weight in Grams: 518.
Visual Research Methods: Image, Society, and Representation addresses the growing question in social research of how to critically incorporate visual data and visual methodologies in ways that expand and enhance the researcher′s repertoire for understanding and teaching about the social world. Editor Gregory C. Stanczak crisscrosses disciplines in ways that highlight the multiple manifestations of this newer interdisciplinary trend. Beyond methodological interests, the rich diversity of subject matter provides this volume′s pedagogical punch.
Key Features
Visual Research Methods: Image, Society, and Representation addresses the growing question in social research of how to critically incorporate visual data and visual methodologies in ways that expand and enhance the researcher′s repertoire for understanding and teaching about the social world. Editor Gregory C. Stanczak crisscrosses disciplines in ways that highlight the multiple manifestations of this newer interdisciplinary trend. Beyond methodological interests, the rich diversity of subject matter provides this volume′s pedagogical punch.
Key Features
- Provides a valuable framework for classroom use and comparative analysis: Organized around three themes in visual research—methodology, epistemological reflection, and theoretical contribution ... Read more
- Addresses a wide range of topics: Original and reprinted works by leading qualitative researchers from various fields, including Sociology, Education, Political Science, Religion, History, and Gender Studies
- Offers a roadmap to common issues and topics: Reader′s guide connects different chapters to different conceptual themes and methodological approaches
- Presents vivid visual data: Methodologies go beyond photography alone and include video and virtual research
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc United States
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
Number of Pages
376
Place of Publication
Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN
9781412939546
SKU
V9781412939546
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About Gregory Stanczak
Gregory C. Stanczak is Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology at Williams College. He received his Ph.D. with distinction from the Department of Sociology at the University of Southern California with concentrations in culture and religion. Stanczak’s work over the past four years uses video methodologies, some of which has become short video reports for the Ford Foundation and ... Read more
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