Ethnography's ghosts : spectres, archives, ancestors / edited by Emilie Morwenna Whitaker and Paul Atkinson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Whitaker, Emilie, editor.

Atkinson, Paul, 1947- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ethnology--Fieldwork--Psychological aspects.

Ethnology.

Ethnologists--Psychology.

Ethnologists.

Archival materials--Selection for preservation.

Archival materials.

Ethnology--Research--History.

Physical Description:

xiii, 161 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2027.

Summary:

"With contributions from experienced scholars in sociology and anthropology, Ethnography's Ghosts illuminates and interrogates the 'ghosts' of past ethnographic fieldwork--whether revisited in practice or in the imagination. Building on previous collaborations, it explores the spectral presence of field sites and participants that linger in researchers' lives and writings. Ethnographic fieldwork is rich with ghosts--the remnants of past ideas, people, and legacies that shape current practices. This book captures these ethereal elements, highlighting how fieldnotes transform into precious archives that both anchor and haunt researchers. By revisiting these notes, scholars experience a blend of nostalgia and revelation, freeing themselves from the pressures of immediate research demands and gaining new insights. The volume also addresses the ethical complexities of dealing with both personal and others' ghosts, offering a nuanced look at how past experiences continue to influence present scholarship. This book makes an important intervention in discussions amongst sociologists, anthropologists, and other social scientists engaged in or reflecting on ethnographic research. It is particularly valuable for those interested in the methodological and emotional dimensions of fieldwork, as well as those exploring themes of memory, archival research, and temporality. Additionally, it serves as a rich resource for graduate students and academics who seek to understand the lasting impact of field experiences on their professional and personal lives"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Ghosts, Ancestors And Ethnographers / Emilie Morwenna Whitaker and Paul Atkinson

Ghosts and the Archive / Emilie Morwenna Whitaker

An Anthropologist Among Ghosts : On a House, Images and the Many Uses of Ethnography / Paolo Favero

A Haunted Field : The Ghosts of Abuse in Spiritual Communities / Cristina Rocha

The Ghosts of First Fieldwork / Deborah Reed-Danahay

When I Was a Theatre Ghost : Spectral Stories and Forms of Folklore in the Field / Helena Wulff

Agnosticism and Spectrality : Ghostly Traces and Ethnographic Experience / Michael Herzfeld

Perceiving the Beyond of 'End-of-Life' : The Idea of Commuting Ghosts / Tia DeNora

Return to the Orixás / Roger Sansi

What kind of an ancestor do you want to be? Engaging with tūpuna in indigenous ethnography in Aotearoa New Zealand / Maia Hetaraka, Selena Meiklejohn-Whiu, Justice Hetaraka, Katie Fitzpatrick and Melinda Webber

The Ghosts Behind My Chair : Reflections on the Fieldwork at St. Luke's / Sara Delamont

Spectral Goffman / Greg Smith

Out of Step, Out of Time : Haunted by the Loss of the World / Black Hawk Hancock

An Ethnographic Sojourner / Paul Atkinson.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version Ethnography's ghosts

ebook version :

ISBN:

9781032891491

1032891491

9781032888248

1032888245

OCLC:

1570214513

Publisher Number:

90104829942

CIPO000378286