Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Book Details:

• Author: H. Russell Bernard

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2008

• ISBN: 8131601803

• Pages: 801

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.6 x 1.7 inches

About the Book:

Research Methods in Anthropology is the definitive textbook for anthropology students learning field methods. Written in H. Russell Bernard’s engaging, conversational style, this fourth edition continues the legacy of previous versions, which have helped tens of thousands of students dive into fieldwork with a blend of rigorous methodology, sharp wit, and practical advice.

The author has extensively updated the text, expanding the bibliography by 50% to provide students and researchers with an expanded guide to literature on hundreds of methods and techniques. The fourth edition features new content throughout, including sections on computer-based interviewing methods, managing electronic field notes, recording equipment, voice recognition software, text analysis, and collecting and analyzing visual materials. These updates ensure that students are equipped with cutting-edge research methods, regardless of whether they are coming from a scientific, interpretive, or applied anthropological perspective.

This book offers invaluable guidance for both qualitative and quantitative research in anthropology, making it an essential resource for students and fieldworkers aiming to learn and apply field methods with confidence.

About the Author:

H. Russell Bernard is a professor of anthropology at the University of Florida. He is the author of Social Research Methods and the editor of Handbook of Methods in Cultural Anthropology. He is also the founder and current editor of the journal Field Methods, contributing extensively to the field of anthropological research methods.