Visual Methods in the Field - Photography for the Social Sciences

The use of images, particularly photography, has been steadily gaining popularity in academia, but there has not yet been a book that deals with the act and process of photo-taking in the field. Drawing upon 21 years of photographic experience and sociological research, Terence Heng's immersive and narrative style will: introduce photography as a qualitative method; discuss the intricacies of, challenges in and opportunities for using a camera in the field; explore common themes and topics in social science research, including photographing rituals, space, people and objects; advise on navigating the always evolving technological landscapes of traditional, digital and mobile photography. Visual Methods in the Field: Photography for the Social Sciences is a photography guide written for researchers by a researcher. Using in-depth ethnographic case studies from research done in various urban environments, this book will act as a crucial bridge for students in geography, sociology, education, media studies and other social sciences to incorporate photography into their research repertoire.

Product details

• Authors: Terence Heng, Terence (Glasgow School of Art Singapore Heng, Heng Terence
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.11.2016
• EAN: 9781138810334
• ISBN: 978-1-138-81033-4
• No. of pages: 258
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 235 mm x 15 mm
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Photography, film, video, TV; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; Photography & photographs, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, Anthropology, Society and culture: general, Photography and photographs