"This 42 chapter volume represents the state of the art in visual research. It provides an introduction to the field for a variety of visual researchers: scholars and graduate students in art, sociology, anthropology, communication, education, cultural studies, women's studies, ethnic studies, globa
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l studies and related social science and humanities disciplines. The SAGE Handbook of Visual Research Methods encompasses the breadth and depth of the field, and points the way to future research possibilities. It illustrates “cutting edge” as well as long-standing and recognized practices. This text is not only “about” research, it is also an example of the way that the visual can be incorporated in data collection and the presentation of research findings." (Publisher description)
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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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