Surviving Field Research : Working in Violent and Difficult Situations Paperback / softback
Edited by Chandra Lekha Sriram, John C. King, Julie A. (American University, Washington DC, USA) Mertus, Olga Martin-Ortega, Johanna Herman
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In recent decades there has been increasing attention to mass atrocities such as genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and other gross human rights violations.
At the same time, there has been a vast increase in the number of academics and researchers seeking to analyze the causes of, and offer practical responses to, these atrocities.
Yet there remains insufficient discussion of the practical and ethical challenges surrounding research into serious abuses and dealing with vulnerable populations.
The aim of this edited volume is to guide researchers in identifying and addressing challenges in conducting qualitative research in difficult circumstances, such as conducting research in autocratic or uncooperative regimes, with governmental or non-governmental officials, and perhaps most importantly, with reluctant respondents such as victims of genocide or (on the other side of the coin) war criminals.
The volume proceeds in five substantive sections, each addressing a different challenge of conducting field research in conflict-affected or repressive situations: Ethics Access Veracity Security Identity, objectivity, behaviour. This important text will be vital reading for students, scholars and researchers in the areas of research methods, international relations, anthropology and human rights.
It will also be of keen interest to policy practioners and NGOs, and especially relevant for those working in the regions of Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:274 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/05/2009
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- ISBN:9780415489355
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Out of StockMore expected soonContact us for further information
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:274 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:28/05/2009
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- ISBN:9780415489355