Using Photographs in Social and Historical Research

Informationen zum Autor Penny Tinkler is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester Klappentext Sophisticated, original and comprehensive, this book investigates photographic research practices and the conceptual and theoretical issues that underpin them. Using international case studies and 'behind the scenes' interviews, Penny Tinkler sets out research practices and explores the possibilities, and challenges, of working with different methods and photographic sources. The book guides the reader through all aspects of doing photographic research including practical issues and ethical considerations. Key topics include: - Working with images - Generating photos in research - Managing large archives and digital databases - Reviewing personal photos - Photo-elicitation interviews Written in a clear, accessible style, this dynamic book is essential reading for students and researchers working with photographs in history and the social sciences. Zusammenfassung Written by one of the world's leading authorities on image-based methods this is the first book to investigate, in depth, the use of photographs and photo images in research. Using real world case studies and over 40 images it explains the conceptual and methodological approaches needed to study photographs and images. Inhaltsverzeichnis Getting Started: Using Photos in Research Image Work: Five Lines of Enquiry Studying Found Photos Autobiographical Methods Researching Photographic Practices Archives and Digital Resources Generating Photos: Researcher Generating Photos: Research Participants Photo-interviews: Listening to Talk about Photos Ethical Issues and Legalities

Product details

• Authors: Penny Tinkler, Tinkler Penny
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.02.2013
• EAN: 9780857020369
• ISBN: 978-0-85702-036-9
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; Photography & photographs, History: theory & methods, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, PHOTOGRAPHY / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, HISTORY / Study & Teaching, Social research & statistics, Social research and statistics, Photography and photographs, History: theory and methods