Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches

Harvey Russell Bernard

AltaMira Press, 2006 - Social Science - 803 pages

Research Methods in Anthropology is the standard textbook for methods classes in anthropology. Written in Russ Bernards unmistakable conversational style, his guide has launched tens of thousands of students into the fieldwork enterprise with a combination of rigorous methodology, wry humor, and commonsense advice. The author has thoroughly updated this new fourth edition. Whether you are coming from a scientific, interpretive, or applied anthropological tradition, you will learn field methods from the best guide in both qualitative and quantitative methods. Visit our website for sample chapters!

About the author

H. Russell Bernard is professor of anthropology at the University of Florida. He is the editor of the Handbook of Methods in Cultural Anthropology, the author of Social Research Methods, and is the founder and current editor of the journal Field Methods.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Research Methods in Anthropology: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches; G - Reference, Information and Interdisciplinary Subjects Series
• Author: Harvey Russell Bernard
• Edition: 4, illustrated
• Publisher: AltaMira Press, 2006
• ISBN: 0759108684, 9780759108684
• Length: 803 pages
• Subjects: Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social; Social Science / Anthropology / General; Social Science / Sociology / General