Theys, Sarina (2019) Book Review: Frederic Charles Schaffer, Elucidating Social Science Concepts. An Interpretivist Guide. [Book Review or Scholarly Comment]
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614 Qualitative Research 19 (5) ethically challenging settings. The fact remains, however, that the majority of ‘pure’covert research has been conducted on sensational topics in risky areas, even if many others are mundane. By focusing on these areas covert research has contributed to the manner in which it is perceived. In Calvey’s own experience of covert research of bouncers, he states truthfully that the job is mostly mundane with relatively rare outbreaks of violence (something I can confirm as a bouncer myself). Yet, significant wordage is dedicated to these events rather than the mundane aspects of the job which leaves a lasting impression on the reader. He also admits to breaching the law, although, contends the research was done in an ethical manner. Sadly, we ethnographers operate in an ethical culture of fear and have to sanitise our accounts or risk career suicide. Whilst brave and honest, it is …
| Item Type: | Book Review or Scholarly Comment |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) |
| Divisions: | School of Law and Social Sciences (SoLaSS) |
| Depositing User: | Ms Shalni Sanjana |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Feb 2023 02:51 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Feb 2023 02:51 |
| URI: | https://repository.usp.ac.fj/id/eprint/13926 |
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