Ethnography’s ghosts: spectres, archives, ancestors

Whitaker, Emilie Morwenna and Atkinson, Paul ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7367-8160, eds. 2026. Ethnography’s ghosts: spectres, archives, ancestors. Routledge. 10.4324/9781003541424

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Abstract

With contributions from experienced scholars in sociology and anthropology, Ethnography’s Ghosts illuminates and interrogates the 'ghosts' of past ethnographic fieldwork – whether revisited in practice or in the imagination. This book captures the remnants of past ideas, people, and legacies that shape current practices, highlighting how fieldnotes transform into precious archives that both anchor and haunt researchers. By revisiting these notes, scholars experience a blend of nostalgia and revelation, freeing themselves from the pressures of immediate research demands and gaining new insights. The volume also addresses the ethical complexities of dealing with both personal and others' ghosts, offering a nuanced look at how past experiences continue to influence present scholarship. This book makes an important intervention in discussions amongst sociologists, anthropologists, and other social scientists engaged in or reflecting on ethnographic research.

Item Type:	Book - edited
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Schools > Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education)
Publisher:	Routledge
ISBN:	9781032891491
Last Modified:	13 Jul 2026 14:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/188170

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