Writing of Business Ethnography: Reflections on Fieldwork and Theory

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  • Xuya Tian Tianjin Academic of Social Science

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33423/ijba.v14i1.7065

Keywords:

business anthropology, business ethnography, anthropological fieldwork, business study, globalization

Abstract

The writing of business ethnography has expanded from the study of small social units such as factories to the discussion of transnational markets, transnational business networks and global finance in under the context of globalization. A holistic anthropological perspective and use of ethnography research have played important roles in the development of business anthropology. The research tradition and orientation of anthropology not only determine research perspectives and approaches in business ethnography, they also influence the theoretical construction of business anthropology. The study of business ethnography in China provides not only local interpretations of the theory and practice of business anthropology, but also opportunities to reflect on the use of ethnography for such studies.

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Published

2024-06-26

How to Cite

Tian, X. (2024). Writing of Business Ethnography: Reflections on Fieldwork and Theory. International Journal of Business Anthropology, 14(1). https://doi.org/10.33423/ijba.v14i1.7065

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