Searching for an Autoethnographic Ethic (Writing Lives: Ethnographic Narratives)

This volume is a call for integrity in autoethnographic research. Stephen Andrew weaves together philosophy, critical theory, and extended self-reflections to demonstrate how and why qualitative researchers should assess the ethical quality of their work. He also offers practical tools designed to limit the likelihood of self-indulgence and solipsism in first-person writing. Equally instructive and exemplary, his work:

• Is written in a relatable style that draws readers in and encourages them to think critically about the implications and effects of their writing.
• Examines the history of qualitative and autoethnographic research.
• Provides implementable strategies for textualizing lived experiences and relationships with others.