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Now in its fourth edition, this leading introduction to ethnography has been thoroughly updated and substantially rewritten. The volume offers a systematic introduction to ethnographic principles and practice, and includes a new chapter on Ethnography in the digital world. The authors argue that ethnography is best understood as a reflexive process.

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This bestselling book explains how expressive and explorative writing can develop reflective practice and invite critical examination of practice, values, roles, and responsibilities.

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