Ethnography is a qualitative research design that focuses on the study of cultural phenomena. In this edition, experienced ethnography researchers review the rationale behind choosing ethnography as a research tool, and describe its key features. They provide directives on how to solve practical problems related to ethnography research with the inclusion of nursing examples, and discussion of the current state of the art. This includes a comprehensive plan for conducting studies and a discussion of appropriate measures, ethical considerations, and potential problems.

This concise, ""how to"" guide to conducting ethnography research is part of seven-book nursing series, Qualitative Designs and Methods, that focuses on qualitative methodologies. The series will be of direct aid to novice nurse researchers and specialists seeking to develop or enhance their competency in a particular design, graduate educators and students in qualitative research courses, research sections in larger hospitals, and in-service educators and students.

Included are examples of published ethnography nursing research.

Key Features:

• Includes examples of state-of-the-art ethnography nursing research with content analysis
• Presents a comprehensive plan for conducting studies and appropriate measures, ethical considerations, and potential challenges
• Describes theoretical underpinnings, key features, and development level
• Written by ethnography researchers from around the world

About the Author
Mary de Chesnay, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN, is Professor and former Director of Kennesaw State University, USA, School of Nursing, GA. Previous appointments include Interim Director, KSU Clinics at MUST Ministries, GA; Acting Dean, Seattle University, College of Nursing, where she also held an Endowed Chair as Professor; Professor and Dean, Duquesne University, School of Nursing, where she also served as First Chair, PHD Program and Professor and Chair, Department of Research, Clemson University, School of Nursing. She has received 13 research grants and, in addition to the Qualitative Designs and Methods series, has authored two books: Sex Trafficking: A Clinical Guide for Nurses (Springer Publishing-an AJN Book of the Year) ) and the AJN Book of the Year Award winner, Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing Theory, Practice and Research, now in its 3rd edition. Dr. de Chesnay has published 21 journal articles in Qualitative Health Research, Journal of Nursing Management, International Journal of Medicine & Law, and others. She is former editorial board member of Dimensions in Psychiatric Nursing, Advanced Practice in Nursing Quarterly, and Advances in Nursing Science. Currently she is a reviewer for American Journal of Nursing, Qualitative Health Research, Journal of Advanced Nursing, Advances in Nursing Science, and Journal of Professional Nursing. Dr. de Chesnay is a noted expert on qualitative research and a founding member and first Vice President of the Southern Nursing Research Society.


Book Information
ISBN 9780826134653
Author Mary De Chesnay
Format Paperback
Page Count 372
Imprint Springer Publishing Co Inc
Publisher Springer Publishing Co Inc
Weight(grams) 800g