Visual Methods in the Field: Photography for the Social Sciences

By Terence Heng

The use of images, particularly photography, has been steadily gaining popularity in academia, but there has not yet been a book that deals with the act and process of photo-taking in the field. Drawing upon 21 years of photographic experience and sociological research, Terence Heng's immersive and narrative style will:

introduce photography as a qualitative method; discuss the intricacies of, challenges in and opportunities for using a camera in the field; explore common themes and topics in social science research, including photographing rituals, space, people and objects; advise on navigating the always evolving technological landscapes of traditional, digital and mobile photography.

Visual Methods in the Field: Photography for the Social Sciences is a photography guide written for researchers by a researcher. Using in-depth ethnographic case studies from research done in various urban environments, this book will act as a crucial bridge for students in geography, sociology, education, media studies and other social sciences to incorporate photography into their research repertoire.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138810339
• ISBN13: 9781138810334
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"