Video in Social Science Research: Functions and Forms - Hardcover

Haw, Kaye; Hadfield, Mark

 
9780415467858: Video in Social Science Research: Functions and Forms
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0415467853 ISBN 13: 9780415467858
Publisher: Routledge, 2011

Synopsis

In this digital age the use of video in social science research has become commonplace. As sophistication has increased along with usability, as spiralling staff costs push out direct observation, the researchers training today are grasping video as a means of coming to terms with the continued pressure to produce accessible research. However, the ‘fit’ of technology with research is far from simple.

Ideally placed to offer guidance to developing researchers, this new text draws together the theoretical, methodological and practical issues of effectively using video across the social sciences. This book concentrates on how researchers can benefit from the use of video in their own research, whether it is:

  • Video as representation
  • Video as an aid to reflection
  • Video that generates participation
  • Video, voice and articulation, or
  • Video that acts as a provocation.

In turn each of these five central functions is discussed in relation to different stages of the research process, consisting of:

  • Research design
  • Fieldwork and data collection
  • Analysis of data and findings
  • Dissemination.

As a practical research tool this book shows how, why and when video should be used, representing an invaluable guide for postgraduate and doctoral students conducting research in the social sciences, as well as any researchers, academics or professionals interested in developing technologically informed research.

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About the Author

Kaye Haw is Principal Research Fellow in the School of Education at the University of Nottingham, UK.

Mark Hadfield is Professor of Education in the School of Education at the University of Wolverhampton, UK.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2011
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0415467853
ISBN 13 
9780415467858
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
206

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