• Fieldwork

  • Nov 18 2023
  • Length: 17 mins
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  • In this episode, Prof. Alistair Duff explores classics of fieldwork, including studies like Margaret Mead's "Coming of Age in Samoa" and Manuel Castells's "The City and the Grassroots. These are brilliant exmples suitable to doctoral level, that can also inspire listeners with smaller-scale projects. Our pordcaster address the practicalities: from initial scoping and learning from others' methods to crafting interview guides, the art of observation, efficient recording, and the significance of maintaining meticulous field notes.

    Furthermore, Prof. Alistair Duff shares some of his own fieldwork experiences, spanning locations from London to Edinburgh and even California. But, beyond the methodology, he will emphasize a fundamental aspect – ethics in fieldwork, highlighting its meaning and importance.


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