The vulnerable observer
Ruth Behar
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The vulnerable observer
by Ruth Behar
Published
1996
Publisher
Beacon Pr
Pages
195
ISBN-10
0807046302
Description
In classical anthropology, subjects of study are seen as vulnerable while their observers are instructed to remain detached and objective. Yet with the emergence during the last decade of a group of anthropologists with recognizable connections to the cultures in which they work, the lines between participant and observer, insider and outsider are no longer so easily drawn. In The Vulnerable Observer, the award-winning anthropologist Ruth Behar offers a new theory and practice for this humanistic anthropology. No longer looking over others' shoulders, she becomes one of the subjects of study as she reflects upon the observer as well as the observed. . Eloquently interweaving ethnography and memoir, Ruth Behar reflects on fieldwork in Spain, Cuba, and the United States through her personal stories of loss as a young Cuban Jewish immigrant. Beginning with a poignant essay exploring the refuge she found in her fieldwork as her grandfather died, she proposes an anthropology that is lived and written in a personal voice in the hope that it will lead us toward greater depth of understanding and feeling for those about whom we write.
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How many pages are in The vulnerable observer?
This edition of The vulnerable observer has approximately 195 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The vulnerable observer?
For most readers, The vulnerable observer typically takes between 4h 4m and 2h 43m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 48,750 words and common reading speeds.
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The estimated word count for The vulnerable observer is approximately 48,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of The vulnerable observer?
The vulnerable observer was written by Ruth Behar.
When was The vulnerable observer published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1996. The original work may have been published on a different date.