This book provides an overview of the current state of video analysis, including the most recent developments in this rapidly growing field. It covers various methodological approaches. The authors address practical and technical questions and potential problems arising during the research process. The book also offers a perspective on the theoretical embedding of videography in the interpretive approaches to social research. It comes equipped with detailed, user-friendly aids, including suggestions for further reading, technical pointers, and case studies. The book will be particularly useful for social researchers interested in the collection and analysis of video data on natural interactions and in sociological ethnography.
Contents: Video Analyses in Interpretive Social Research – Development and History of Visual Analyses – Specific Features and Types of Audiovisual Data – Overview of Methodological Approaches and Fields of Video Analysis – Videography – Video Interaction Analysis.
