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Power and dialogue in ethnography: Marcel Griaule’s initiation

observers and observed : essays on ethnographic fieldwork1 • Published In 1983 • Pages: 121-156

By: Clifford, James.

Abstract
This article focuses on the theory and methodology of Marcel Griaule, one of the principal ethnographers of the Dogon. In particular, the author examines and critiques Griaule’s idea and practice of ethnography as “documentary” and “initiation.” This source also provides information on Griaule’s intellectual development and professional life.
Subjects
Reviews and critiques
culture
Dogon
HRAF PubDate
2019
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Western Africa
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historical Ethnologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Gerald Reid ; 1988
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1928-1956
Coverage Place
France and West Africa
Notes
James Clifford
Most of the material in this document is indexed for Categories 114 and 113 and can be useful in providing a deeper understanding of the Griaule sources in the Dogon file (sources 3, 4, 8 and 13)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-156)
LCCN
83047771
LCSH
Dogons (African people)