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Oral History and Human Geography
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George, K and Stratford, E, Oral History and Human Geography, Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography, Oxford University Press, I Hay (ed), Ontario, Canada, pp. 189-202. ISBN 978-0-19-901090-5 (2016) [Revised Book Chapter]
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Abstract
This chapter describes how oral history can be used in geographical research. After defining the meaning and scope of oral history as a term and a method of approach to qualitative research, we outline the aspects that distinguish it from other forms of interviewing. These features include establishing rapport, dealing with sensitive issues, understanding the ethics of interviewing, knowing how to ask questions, and appreciating the Importance of recorded sound quality.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Revised Book Chapter |
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| Keywords: | qualitative research methods, human geography, oral history |
| Research Division: | Human Society |
| Research Group: | Human geography |
| Research Field: | Social geography |
| Objective Division: | Expanding Knowledge |
| Objective Group: | Expanding knowledge |
| Objective Field: | Expanding knowledge in human society |
| UTAS Author: | Stratford, E (Professor Elaine Stratford) |
| ID Code: | 97740 |
| Year Published: | 2016 |
| Deposited By: | Geography and Environmental Studies |
| Deposited On: | 2015-01-12 |
| Last Modified: | 2017-04-04 |
| Downloads: | 73 View Download Statistics |
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