Fieldwork Under Fire is a path-breaking collection of essays written by anthropologists who have experienced the unpredictability and trauma of political violence firsthand. These essays combine theoretical, ethnographic, and methodological points of view to illuminate the processes and solutions that characterize life in dangerous places. They describe the first, often harrowing, experience of violence, the personal and professional problems that arise as troubles … More >>
Fieldwork Under Fire: Contemporary Studies of Violence and Culture
This is a fantastic read. It is useful and relevant for all field workers, regardless of whether or not they expect to encounter violence. These authors address everyday realities in challenging situations. Many of the issues they discuss are encountered by all fieldworkers–these issues simply become more consequential in violent circumstances: how to deal with rumors as sources of knowledge and historical narrative, how to distinguish information from rhetoric and stay critical during interviews, and how to make our research relevant to the communities we study. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5