“This very interesting paper cogently melds ethnography, history, and social analysis.”

“Historically, anthropologists have used ethnography to gain perspective on foreign, exotic cultures.”

“What distinguished his films from those of other documentarians was the blending of artful narrative with scientifically grounded ethnography.”

“In addition, the ethnographer will encounter many people who will act as informants.”

“The ethnographer is engaged in regular interaction with people and participates in their daily lives.”

“However, it also represents an important element in creating a sense of authoritativeness on the part of the ethnographer.”

“This indicates a shift of emphasis among ethnographers as to what folk art meant.”

“Russian ethnographers have frequently commented that among the Russian peasantry there was generally no fear of death or the dead.”

“Unlike many ethnographers of Papua New Guinea societies who worked in Pidgin, Margaret worked in the vernacular.”

“The author's unique view of shop floor life and his uncluttered writing style make this book a standout among other recent ethnographies.”

“In this latter sense Dumont's account counterbalances ethnographies detailing rampant violence, dysfunctional beliefs or exotic sexualities.”

“Gubrium's series of organizational ethnographies focused on the everyday practices of illness, care, and recovery are notable.”