| Description |
1 online resource (vii, 63 pages) |
| Series |
Qualitative research methods ; v. 29 |
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Qualitative research methods ; v. 29
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| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Defining Secrecy. Secrecy as Social Action. The Context and Forms of Secrecy -- 3. Secrecy and the Researcher. The Myth of Autonomy. Reason and Feeling. Research Roles -- 4. The Debate Over Secrecy. Liberal Opposition to Covert Research. Humanist Advocacy for Covert Research -- 5. Secrecy, Risk, and Responsibility. Independence. Fieldwork in Algeria. Responsibility -- 6. The Myth of Cosmetic Identity. Researcher Versus Spy. The Myth. Realities. 7. Conclusion |
| Summary |
What should the researcher tell, or not tell the informant? Is fieldwork inherently an activity that requires covert behaviour by the researcher and subject alike? Are honesty and openness at odds with effectiveness in the field? In examining these questions, the author raises the ethical and practical issues of revelation and concealment |
| Analysis |
Social sciences Research |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 57-63) |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Social sciences -- Fieldwork.
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Confidential communications.
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Secrecy.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
93025527 |
| ISBN |
9781412985819 (ebook) |
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1412985811 (ebook) |
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