Handbook of Methods in Cultural Anthropology

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<span><span>The</span><span>Handbook of Methods in Cultural Anthropology</span><span>, now in its second edition, maintains a strong benchmark for understanding the scope of contemporary anthropological field methods. Avoiding divisive debates over science and humanism, the contributors draw upon</span><span>both</span><span>traditions to explore fieldwork in practice. The second edition also reflects major developments of the past decade, including: the rising prominence of mixed methods, the emergence of new technologies, and evolving views on ethnographic writing.<br><br>Spanning the chain of research, from designing a project through methods of data collection and interpretive analysis, the</span><span>Handbook</span><span> features new chapters on ethnography of online communities, social survey research, and network and geospatial analysis. Considered discussion of ethics, epistemology, and the presentation of research results to diverse audiences round out the volume.<br><br>The result is an essential guide for all scholars, professionals, and advanced students who employ fieldwork.</span></span>

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<span><span>H. Russell Bernard</span><span> is professor emeritus of anthropology at the University of Florida and a member of the National Academy of Sciences. He is author of</span><span>Research Methods in Anthropology,</span><span>Fifth Edition, author of</span><span>Social Research Methods</span><span>, and founder and editor of the journal</span><span>Field Methods</span><span>.</span></span><br><span><span><br></span><span>Clarence C. Gravlee</span><span> is associate professor of anthropology at the University of Florida. He is editor of</span><span>Medical Anthropology Quarterly</span><span> and has published in</span><span>American Anthropologist</span><span>,</span><span>Current Anthropology</span><span>,</span><span>American Journal of Public Health</span><span>,</span><span>Annual Review of Anthropology</span><span>, and more.</span></span>

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