"This book aims to provide a brief account of some of the ways in which social scientists can incorporate visual images (of various kinds) into their research, together with a discussion of why they might wish to. The emphasis is very much on the use of visual materials as one among several research
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methods that may be employed by a social researcher during the course of an investigation, rather than a focus on the visual for its own sake. I assume that readers already have or are acquiring the skills to devise a research project that is valid within the context of their discipline, but may not have thought of adding a visual dimension. Those who are already experienced visual researchers and are seeking to add a sociological dimension to their work should probably look elsewhere, as they will probably find what I have to say basic or naive with regard to the visual and opaque or elliptical with regard to the sociological. While basic, and intended as a simple and practical guide for students, academic and non-academic researchers new to the fields of visual anthropology and visual sociology, this is not a technical guide to button-pressing on video cameras and the like." (Preface)
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"The first part of this book is concerned mainly with theoretical issues, and deals with the use of images in anthropology, sociology and psychology. The second section focuses on image-oriented qualitative research methodology, while the final part of the book is devoted to more practical concerns,
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presenting discussions of how researchers in different academic contexts have used and applied images in their own work." (European Journal of Communication 14:1, 1999)
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""Visual Anthropology: Photography as a Research Method" is a classic and influential book by John Collier, Jr. and Malcolm Collier that teaches how to use photography as a scientific tool in anthropological research. The book focuses on developing thorough observation skills and outlines methods fo
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r the systematic gathering, analysis, and interpretation of photographic data to understand human behavior and culture. It covers the process from initial orientation and data gathering to more complex analysis of subjects like social interaction and technology." (AI-created abstract)
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