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The Field Study Handbook is both a guide to international field research and a beautiful work of art. Jan Chipchase comprehensively covers every possible consideration for the planning and execution of global field research, including such topics as travel logistics, lodging guidance, division of labor, and working with local guides. Jan’s deep experience from the front lines of field research comes across on every beautifully illustrated page.

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The Field Study Handbook is the definitive how-to guide to running international field research projects. Jan Chipchase reveals not only how to run the practicalities of field study projects from initial pitch to project deliverable, but he also reveals the why-to conduct research and how to align it with organizational intent. It is the blueprint for running excellent field projects.

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