Ethnography as Risky Business: Field Research in Violent and Sensitive Contexts

Ethnography as Risky Business addresses the issues that arise while carrying out ethnographic fieldwork on socio-political conflicts and collective violence with a focus on the global south. Drawing on real-life case studies, this work reflects on the ethical and personal challenges faced when conducting and reporting on "risky" ethnography.

Author: Chris Van Der Borgh
Publisher: Lexington Books
Published: 11/09/2020
Pages: 254
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781498598453
ISBN10: 1498598455
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Violence in Society
- Social Science | Anthropology | Cultural & Social

About the Author
Kees Koonings is associate professor of anthropology and development studies in the Department of Cultural Anthropology at Utrecht University and professor of Brazilian studies at CEDLA, University of Amsterdam. Dirk Kruijt is professor emeritus of development studies in the Department of Cultural Anthropology at Utrecht University, research fellow at the Center for International Studies of the University Institute of Lisbon, and research fellow at the Centre for Military Studies, Stellenbosch University. Dennis Rodgers is research professor in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and visiting professor in international development studies at the University of Amsterdam.