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September 27, 2005
New books - one for work and one for fun
Today's mail brought two new books from Amazon, one for work and one for fun. Ok so I think my work is fun too but in this case I mean "fun" as in almost no redeeming purpose but a good enjoyable read...something I don't seem to do much anymore. First I have Van Maanen, John (1988). Tales of the Field: On Writing Ethnography. Chicago: University of Chicago. I have seen many references to this little, and inexpensive, book and decided it was time to read it. Sadly it will have to wait a bit but since it is a small book I can see it becoming my "in the handbag" reading.
The second book, the for the love of reading book, is Gabaldon, Diana (2005). A Breath of Snow and Ashes. New York: Delacorte Press. Gabaldon is a wonderful writer, she is living proof that one can complete a dissertation and still be able to writing interesting prose. This is the fifth book in this series, and I can't wait to sink my teeth into it. I have read the other four books several times each and even keep abridged versions on my iPod for listening while I travel. Nothing like someone reading you a good book to help you fall asleep anywhere, on a plane or a train or an unfamiliar hotel. I'm sure that this book will end up on the iPod as well. In short Gabaldon is an inspired writer, if you haven't sampled her work I suggest you checkout or order a copy of Outlander immediately.
Posted by prolurkr at September 27, 2005 02:50 PM
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Writing Ethnography The Professional-Lurker mentions (Van Maanen 1998), which I highly recommend for "practicum" reading. I'm presently reading another good book in the same series (Emerson, Fretz and Shaw 1995). [Read More]
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