The SAGE Handbook of Visual Research Methods

This 42 chapter volume represents the state of the art in visual research. It provides an introduction to the field for a variety of visual researchers: scholars and graduate students in art, sociology, anthropology, communication, education, cultural studies, women's studies, ethnic studies, global studies and related social science and humanities disciplines.The SAGE Handbook of Visual Research aims to encompass the breadth and depth of the field, and point the way to future research possibilities. It illustrates "cutting edge" as well as long-standing and recognized practices. This text is not only "about" research, it is also an example of the way that the visual can be incorporated in data collection and the presentation of research findings. Contributors to the book are from diverse backgrounds and include both established names in the field and rising stars. Chapters describe a methodology or analytical framework, its strengths and limitations, possible fields of application and practical guidelines on how to apply the method or technique.The Sage Handbook of Visual Research Methods is organized into five main sections:I) Preface: Thinking and Doing Visual ResearchII) Methodologies for Collecting and Producing Visual DataIII) Frameworks and Methods for Analyzing Visual DataIV) The Organization and Presentation of Visual Data and ResearchV) The Future of Visual ResearchEric Margolis is a visual sociologist and Associate Professor in the Division of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at Arizona State University. He is President of the International Visual Sociology Association. His current research focuses on the study of visual culture, particularly the use of historical photographs.