Fieldwork and the Perception of Everyday Life
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2574643 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Thomas P Jenkins (0000-0003-2979-5663, corresponding author), Timothy Jenkins |
| Year | 1994 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 433 |
| Publication date | 1994-06-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Man (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0025-1496 • E-ISSN: 2397-2548 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/2804481 |
| OpenAlex | W2474512526 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 57 |
This article explores how fieldwork shapes anthropologists' perceptions of everyday life in the communities they study. It argues that the immersive nature of fieldwork, while offering valuable insights, can also lead to skewed interpretations. The author examines the tension between observing the mundane and focusing on the extraordinary, highlighting the challenges of representing the complexities of daily life in ethnographic writing. The article emphasizes the importance of reflexivity and acknowledging the anthropologist's own role in shaping the narrative of everyday life
Aesthetics · Art · Epistemology · Everyday life · Perception · Sociology · Cultural Identity and Heritage · Education, sociology, and vocational training · French Urban and Social Studies · Philosophy · Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 57 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,02 |
| Citation span | 1970 - 2025 (56) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 57 |