{"product_id":"stories-from-the-field-a-guide-to-navigating-fieldwork-in-political-science-9780231193016","title":"Stories from the Field: A Guide to Navigating Fieldwork in Political Science","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat do you do if you get stuck in an elevator in Mogadishu? How worried should you be about being followed after an interview with a ring of human traffickers in Lebanon? What happens to your research if you get placed on a government watchlist? And what if you find yourself feeling like you just arent cut out for fieldwork?  Stories from the Field is a relatable  thoughtful  and unorthodox guide to field research in political science. It features personal stories from working political scientists: some funny  some dramatic  all fascinating and informative. Political scientists from a diverse range of biographical and academic backgrounds describe research in North and South America  Africa  Asia  Europe  and the Middle East  ranging from archival work to interviews with combatants. In sharing their stories  the books forty-four contributors provide accessible illustrations of key concepts  including specific research methods like conducting surveys and interviews  practical questions of health and safety  and general principles such as the importance of flexibility  creativity  and interpersonal connections. The contributors reflect not only on their own experiences but also on larger questions about research ethics  responsibility  and the effects of their personal and professional identities on their fieldwork. Stories from the Field is an essential resource for graduate and advanced undergraduate students learning about field research methods  as well as established scholars contemplating new journeys into the field.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45789756063797,"sku":"ByrdShop_0231193017","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780231193016.jpg?v=1784696803","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/stories-from-the-field-a-guide-to-navigating-fieldwork-in-political-science-9780231193016","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}