Fieldwork for Social Research: A Students Guide

The book has complete coverage of the fieldwork research process; how to understand and do. With extensive learning features throughout, it will help students to delve into fieldwork within social research in much greater detail. A step-by-step introduction to successful fieldwork, this guide will help you to plan, design, conduct, and share your research. Packed with practical tools and real-world examples, it includes:·       Field tested checklists for each stage of your research,·       A glossary with key, highlighted terms·       Postcards from fieldwork experts providing global case studies·       Further reading that expands social theory into applied research,·       Advice on effective virtual research within digital and hybrid settings as well face-to face fieldwork.Clear, pragmatic, and multidisciplinary this is the perfect book to open your eyes, ears, and minds to the world of fieldwork.Richard Phillips is a Professor of Human Geography at the University of Sheffield.Jennifer Johns is a Professor of Management at the University of Bristol.
As one of the few teaching books that looks at fieldwork in the broadest of contexts, this book provides a strong foundation in the fundamentals of fieldwork within social research. It not only teaches theory but puts into practice planning, designing, conducting and sharing social research.