Indigenous Knowledge Inquiries - A Methodologies Manual for Development

Informationen zum Autor Paul Sillitoe is professor of Anthropology at the University of Durham, UK. Klappentext This book covers computer aided analysis of qualitative data and the use of cross-cultural research staff, and is grounded in anthropological and development research and contemporary reflective practice. Whatever your interest in indigenous knowledge you will find this book a fascinating and insightful handbook. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART 1: INTRODUCTION TO INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE PROJECTS; Introduction; Definition; Background; Justification; Methodology; PART 2: DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT OF INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE PROJECTS; Design and management of projects; Project design considerations; The indigenous knowledge cube; V a decision framework; The cube axes; Eight indigenous knowledge project scenarios; Project and team management; PART 3: TOOL BOX OF METHODS FOR INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE PROJECTS; Participant observation; Interviewing/discussion; Wealth ranking/well-being or vulnerability ranking/social mapping; Mapping; Venn diagramming/institution analysis; Farm walk; Transect; Seasonal calendar/pattern chart; Taxonomies; Webbing; Flow chart/process diagram; Historical comparison/time lines; Group discussion/focus groups; Participating technology analysis; Strengths and weaknesses; Sorting and ranking; Matrix; Five questions; Problem/option census; Brainstorming; Assessment workshops/envisioning; Data analysis tools; Other tools; PART 4: FURTHER SOURCES AND REFERENCES FOR INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE PROJECTS; Key references; Indigenous knowledge newsletters; Indigenous knowledge web sites; Bibliography (including references cited in text); Index

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Julian Barr, Peter Dixon, Paul Sillitoe, Paul/ Dixon Sillitoe
• Editore: Stylus Publishing
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 30.12.2005
• EAN: 9781853395710
• ISBN: 978-1-85339-571-0
• Pagine: 292
• Dimensioni: 152 mm x 229 mm x 19 mm
• Serie: IT Studies in Indigenous Knowledge and Development; Indigenous Knowledge and Devel; IT Studies in Indigenous Knowledge and Development; Indigenous Knowledge and Devel; Studies in Indigenous Knowledg
• Categorie: Saggistica > Politica, società, economia > Politica; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Scienze naturali, tematiche generali; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Management