Doing Research as a Native

"This book contains a rich collection of essays about the challenges, both analytical and physical, of doing ethnographic and historical research as a national in repressive countries. There is great benefit to be gleaned from the wide range of countries covered, the comparative questions raised and the advice for researchers that is proffered by the authors and editors. This work represents an important contribution to the field and offers a set of perspectives that are rarely presented." -- Bernard Haykel, Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University "This volume helps fill a void in research on threats to scholars conducting fieldwork in their countries of origin and provides much-needed practical guidance in navigating those threats within a variety of contexts. By highlighting native scholars' challenging fieldwork experiences, this set of research raises awareness about the wide-ranging threats to scholars and their families, while concurrently striving to help anyone seeking advice on safe fieldwork practices." -- Clare Farne Robinson, Scholars at Risk "This volume is a tour de force! Kira Jumet and Merouan Mekouar have assembled a remarkable set of chapters from around the world reflecting on the ethics and politics of fieldwork research in repressive contexts. With an impressive regional breadth, and a compelling range of thematic foci, this book will resonate deeply with emerging and established scholars alike. I was deeply moved by the generosity of individual contributors in sharing their experiences of vulnerability and resilience--as well as the roadmap that their insights collectively provide for scholars committed to decolonizing knowledge production. I cannot recommend this volume highly enough!" -- Sa'ed Atshan, Chair of Peace and Conflict Studies, Swarthmore College "This book contains a rich collection of essays about the challenges, both analytical and physical, of doing ethnographic and historical research as a national in repressive countries. There is great benefit to be gleaned from the wide range of countries covered, the comparative questions raised and the advice for researchers that is proffered by the authors and editors. This work represents an important contribution to the field and offers a set of perspectives that are rarely presented." -- Bernard Haykel, Professor of Near Eastern Studies, Princeton University "This volume helps fill a void in research on threats to scholars conducting fieldwork in their countries of origin and provides much-needed practical guidance in navigating those threats within a variety of contexts. By highlighting native scholars' challenging fieldwork experiences, this set of research raises awareness about the wide-ranging threats to scholars and their families, while concurrently striving to help anyone seeking advice on safe fieldwork practices." -- Clare Farne Robinson, Scholars at Risk