detailed ethnography

noun phrase

Meaning

A comprehensive, immersive study of a specific culture or social group based on long-term observation and participation.

Examples

The professor assigned a detailed ethnography of the local coffee shop culture to her sociology students.
Writing a detailed ethnography requires the researcher to gain the trust of the community over an extended period.

Synonyms: field study, case study, qualitative analysis, participant observation

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detailed ethnography

noun phrase

Pronunciation: dɪˈteɪld ɛθˈnɒɡrəfi

Definition

A comprehensive, immersive study of a specific culture or social group based on long-term observation and participation.

Examples

The professor assigned a detailed ethnography of the local coffee shop culture to her sociology students.
Writing a detailed ethnography requires the researcher to gain the trust of the community over an extended period.
Her detailed ethnography of the underground music scene revealed surprising insights into how subcultures form and sustain themselves.

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