Ethnography in Middle East

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Ethnography in the Middle East is complicated. It is the scientific study of human social phenomena and communities, through means such as fieldwork. It is considered a branch of cultural anthropology, the branch of anthropology which focuses on the study of human societies. Some people use "ethnography" and "cultural anthropology" interchangeably, although cultural anthropology includes more research techniques than just ethnography. The practice of ethnography usually involves fieldwork in which the ethnographer lives among the population being studied. While trying to retain objectivity, the ethnographer lives an ordinary life among the people, working with informants who are particularly knowledgeable or well placed to collect information. This fieldwork may last for extended period of time; usually over a year, and sometimes much longer. At the conclusion of a period of fieldwork, the ethnographer writes about his or her experiences. This writing includes a catalog of daily life, along with a discussion of rituals, phenomena, and an assortment of other events. Many people who work in the field of ethnography integrate multiple disciplines; using biology, for example, to analyze available food supplies, or geology to study the terrain and environment. **End Summary** Topics: ethnography]]> cultural anthropology]]> market research]]> ]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> Unboxed is the brainchild of Dipen Mehta, a veteran of over 18 years of Market Research and Consulting experience. For more info visit : http://www.un-boxed.me

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Ethnography in Middle East