Lubet, Steven
Interrogating Ethnography: Why Evidence Matters
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190655686
- author:
- Lubet, Steven
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.49 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Law, Research
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Steven Lubet's Interrogating Ethnography: Why Evidence Matters is a thought-provoking examination of urban ethnography. Through a critical analysis of original sources and contemporaneous documentation, Lubet reveals the often-dubious nature of ethnographic assertions. By applying the tools and techniques of a trial lawyer, he sheds light on the stories behind ethnographic narratives, separating fact from fiction. Many ethnographic accounts turn out to be based on rumors, folklore, and unreliable hearsay. This book provides valuable insights into the importance of quality evidence in qualitative social science research. Lubet offers recommendations for bringing the field more closely in line with other fact-based disciplines such as law and journalism. By interrogating the assumptions and methods of urban ethnography, Lubet aims to improve the validity and reliability of ethnographic research. This comprehensive review is a valuable resource for researchers, academics, and anyone interested in the methodology and practice of qualitative social science.
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