Ethnographic research, such as observing the setup of a catheter, often leads toideation. But it can also lead to significant device design. In 2001, William Reese and I wrote an article about the use ...

Veterans can be found in every community throughout our nation. Understanding their health care needs is important to ensuring they receive the care they deserve. OptumServeTM, the federal health ...

Ethnographic research, which involves extensive observation and interviews, provides detailed information on individuals and households not available through other methods. Unlike typical surveys, ...

Quantitative methodologies, which rely on representative surveys and administrative data, drive much of the policy research on poverty and mobility in the United States. Qualitative research employs ...

Late last month, what began as a book review in an obscure publication blew up into a major controversy that tarnished sociology’s most-buzzed-about young star. At issue: whether the sociologist, ...

This paper reflects upon an ethnographic study of Irish teaching and learning practices (Veblen, 1991). This analysis seeks to summarize and draw conclusions about the research process. The subject of ...

Ethnographic market research (EMR) helps companies understand the consumer in terms of cultural trends, lifestyle factors, attitudes and how social context influences product selection and usage.

This course is compulsory on the BA in Social Anthropology and BSc in Social Anthropology. This course is available on the BA in Anthropology and Law, Exchange Programme for Students in Anthropology ...