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Handbook of Autoethnography
In this definitive reference volume, almost fifty leading thinkers and practitioners of autoethnographic research―from four continents and a dozen disciplines―comprehensively cover its vision, opportunities and challenges. Chapters address the theory, history, and ethics of autoethnographic practice, representational and writing issues, the personal and relational concerns of the autoethnographer, and the link between researcher and social justice. A set of 13 exemplars show the use of these principles in action. Autoethnography is one of the most popularly practiced forms of qualitative research over the past 20 years, and this volume captures all its essential elements for graduate students and practicing researchers.
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736 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2013
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January 26, 2016
excellent introduction to the autoethnographic method in the first few chapters...others chapters were more specialized, some spoke deeply to me, others didn't resonate with me...many of the greats that are well know for autoethnography have work represented here: Bochner, Ellis, Goodall, Denzin, L. Richardson, Pelias, Gingrich-Philbrook...as well as new names in the field.
May 30, 2017
Notes from thesis:
Autoethnography creates a text that alters and shifts the way of thinking about and listening to and with; it asks for attention, and it is confident that it can change things.
It “creates a space for a turn, a change, a reconsideration of how we think, how we do research and relationships, and how we live.”
By voicing social norms from an individual, reflexive standpoint, the writing of autoethnography vocalizes the inaudible.
It comes with an intention; it has a purpose, it compels a response.
Autoethnography, therefore, has the power to make the world a better place.
Autoethnography creates a text that alters and shifts the way of thinking about and listening to and with; it asks for attention, and it is confident that it can change things.
It “creates a space for a turn, a change, a reconsideration of how we think, how we do research and relationships, and how we live.”
By voicing social norms from an individual, reflexive standpoint, the writing of autoethnography vocalizes the inaudible.
It comes with an intention; it has a purpose, it compels a response.
Autoethnography, therefore, has the power to make the world a better place.
October 30, 2020
A clear primer on main questions and themes of autoethnographic inquiry. A must for anyone considering this method.
February 7, 2021
Indispensable handbook for anyone who is beginning an exploration of auto ethnography bit also a collection of top notch writing.
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