Chapter 3 explains the process of ethnographic fieldwork, including the methods used by anthropologists. This chapter also outlines the challenges that arise when conducting fieldwork, as well as the advantages and limitations of the various fieldwork methods. At the completion of this chapter students should be able to:
Explain the background preparations for doing ethnographic fieldwork
Describe the ethical standards that govern the fieldworker
Describe the methods employed by fieldworkers and the problems associated with each method
Discuss some of the challenges associated with fieldwork
