Evaluate the Merits of the Long-Term Participant Observation Advocated by Bronislaw

question 60

Essay

Evaluate the merits of the long-term participant observation advocated by Bronislaw Malinowski relative to merits of the methods of "armchair" anthropology, discussing both these concepts in the context of today's social media networks and the Internet as avenues for conducting research.

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Definitions:

Mnemonic

A tool or strategy used to improve memory, often by associating complex information with simple, memorable cues.

Sound Intensity

A measure of the power per unit area of sound waves, typically described in terms of decibels.

Decibels

A unit of measurement used to express the intensity of sound, with each ten-decibel increase representing a tenfold increase in sound intensity.

Visual Image

A mental representation or picture of an object, scene, or person, often used in memory and creative processes.