Women Fielding Danger

In a compelling exploration of an oft-hidden aspect of qualitative field research <I>Women Fielding Danger</I> shows how identity performances can facilitate or block field research outcomes. Focusing on ethnographic research across a wide range of disciplines and world regions this deeply informed book presents practical to-dos and technical research strategies. In addition it offers unique illustrations of how the political geographic and organizational realities of field sites shape identity negotiations and research outcomes. Understanding these dynamics the authors show is key to surviving the ethnographic field.