Ethnography and rapid appraisal in doctoral research on poverty

Publication year: 
1997

Written from the field, this article presents problems, progress and early observations from doctoral fieldwork on poverty and anti-poverty policy which combines ethnographic, rapid appraisal (RA) and other methods. Some of the practical and ethical dilemmas facing researchers aiming to use RA for doctoral fieldwork are outlined and reflections made.

Source publication information
Journal Title: 
PLA notes
Volume: 
No. 28
Pages: 
55-58
Publisher
IIED
IIED, 3 Endsleigh St, London WC1H 0DD, UK
London
Publisher reference: 
International Institute for Environment and Development

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E : Miscellaneous : RRA Notes/PLA 2119
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