Exploring the challenges and risks of social science fieldwork, this book shares best practice for conducting research in hostile environments and pragmatic advice to help you make good decisions.
Drawing on the authors’ experiences in regions of conflict and grounded in real-world examples, the book:
· Provides practical guidance on important considerations like choosing a research question in sensitive contexts
· Gives advice on data and digital security to help you minimize fieldwork risk in a contemporary research environment
· Offers tools and templates you can use to develop a tailored security framework
Building your understanding of the challenges of on-the-ground research, this book empowers you to meet the challenges of your research landscape head on.
Table of Content
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Before the Field
Chapter 3: In the Field
Chapter 4: After the Field
Chapter 5: Thinking Systematically about Digital Security
Chapter 6: Tools and Tactics for Data Protection
Chapter 7: Conclusion: The Role of Research Institutions
About the author
Isabell Schierenbeck is Professor, School of Global Studies at University of Gothenburg.
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