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A sociologist from another specialism read a selection of literature from the last fifteen years of the sociology of science. Three lacunae were discovered, each an area apparently neglected by sociologists of every theoretical persuasion writing in the sociology of science. These three omissions are: treating science as a variety of work; studying the socialization of scientists and learning environments in science; and researching gender divisions in science. It is argued that neglect of these areas is causing the sociology of science to depart from its own agenda and programme.

Core themes -- Good questions and good designs -- Access, openings and encounters -- Initial analysis and focusing strategies -- Revisiting data collection -- Organising and analysing -- Reading and reflecting -- Writing the unfamiliar -- Leaving the field -- Epilogue.

Ethnographers are committed to the study of the everyday life of people and groups. Classically, ethnography has been conducted by a single researcher, sometimes called 'The Lone Ranger Ethnographer', in a single setting. Today, two-handed or duoethnographies, where paired researchers are studying one or more sites, are becoming increasingly popular as scholars are encouraged to collaborate. Some of these ethnographers are couples or partners. In this case the two ethnographers are not The two ethnographers are Dr Sara Delamont and Dr Neil Stephens from Cardiff University, who have studied the African-Brazilian dance and martial art capoeira, popular across Europe and the USA.

It is not hard to be a research active academic, or to build a research group, or to create a research culture. Here are sensible strategies available to everyone, and that empower everyone in higher education. Seizing the opportunities, refusing to be a victim, and ¿ most importantly ¿ learning how the system works, are among the strategies available to anyone motivated to succeed. This book takes a radical, unstuffy look at higher education. It is of interest and relevance to anyone working in the higher education sector. Based on the authors¿ research on research groups, and on their experi