Matthew Desmond

I see myself writing in the tradition of urban ethnography and in the tradition of the sociology of poverty.

American Sociologist

I come from a specific tradition of sociology, which is urban ethnography.

Clifford Geertz

Most anthropologists are doing straightforward ethnography, and should.

American Scientist

Ethnography involves detailed exploration, sometimes taking months or years of observation.

In-depth Study

Ethnographers often live with the community, actively participating in their daily lives.

Active Participation

Ethnography looks at all aspects of culture, including language, customs, and social structures.

Holistic Approach

Ethnography in this context refers to the actual material, like a book or article, that describes cultural research.

Documented Findings

It tells a story of a people group, rich with details about their way of life.

Cultural Narrative

An ethnography must be based on systematic research, not just personal impressions or stereotypes.

Research-Based

 you why I think that what I've tried to do then is say it's to say okay people are coming through they've got stories are interesting how can anthropology help us put names and faces to these migrants were coming who are coming through the desert and why is it important as an anthropologist I use a bunch of different tools the first one is ethnography so I hang out with

A New Age of Exploration...

 and also I observed how they had adapted their way of life around the migratory needs of their beloved cattle. It was a like a graduate course in ecological ethnography, and I got busy taking notes with a camera. With no money for rides,