Anthropological Research: The Structure of Inquiry ~ Pertti J. Pelto & Gretel H. Pelto

Anthropological Research: The Structure of Inquiry

Pertti J. Pelto & Gretel H. Pelto

Binding: Soft cover  

Book Condition: Good condition

Edition: Cambridge University Press 1993

Anthropological Research: The Structure of Inquiry by Pertti J. Pelto and Gretel H. Pelto is a seminal text in social and cultural anthropology that outlines systematic research methods for generating generalizations from basic observations. The book emphasizes the systematic translation of qualitative observations into socio-cultural generalizations and highlights the judicious mixing of quantitative and qualitative research methods for successful hypothesis testing and theory-building. It serves as a comprehensive introduction to anthropological research, covering essential elements like interviewing informants, observing ceremonial behavior, and designing surveys, while also offering analysis of quantitative tools and applied anthropology
Systematic Translation of Observation: A core goal of the book is to demonstrate how basic, firsthand observations made during fieldwork can be rigorously structured and analyzed to form more complex socio-cultural theories.
Integration of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods: The authors advocate for a balanced approach to anthropological research, stressing the need for both qualitative data gathering and quantitative analysis to build and test hypotheses effectively.
Building Blocks of Theory:
The text argues that theoretical structures in anthropology are built through the careful application of basic concepts and methods, with each piece of evidence contributing to broader generalizations about human behavior.
Tools of Research: The second edition of the book, with Gretel Pelto's collaboration, expands upon the tools and techniques used in anthropological research, including interviewing, observation, and survey design.
Applied Anthropology: An entirely new chapter was added in the second edition to discuss the methods and relevance of applied anthropology, a branch of anthropology focused on addressing real-world problems.
Impact: 

It has influenced anthropological methodology by emphasizing the importance of both quantitative rigor and qualitative depth in generating robust findings and theories.

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