Bourdieu Language-based Ethnographies and Reflexivity

<p>Offering a unique and original perspective on Bourdieu language-based ethnographiesand reflexivity this volume provides a nuanced in-depth discussion of the complex relationship between these interconnected topics and their impact in real-world contexts. Part I opens the book with an overview of the historical background and development of language-based ethnographic research and Bourdieu’s work in this space. Part II presents a series of case studies that highlight a Bourdieusian perspective and demonstrate how reflexivity impacts language-based ethnography. In each study Bourdieu’s conceptual framework of reflexively-informed objectivity examines the ways in which the studies themselves were constructed and understood. Building on Parts I and II the concluding set of chapters in Part III unpacks the messiness of the theory and practice of language-based ethnography and provides insights into what reflexivity means for Bourdieu and in practical contexts. Arguing for a greater reflexive understanding in research practice this volume sets an agenda for future literacy and language research.</p>