Työn arjen tarinat : työelämän etnografiaa

Abstract

Ethnographic research has long been used to describe and interpret everyday working practices and societal change. Today's increasingly digitalized workflows and the emergence of artificial intelligence make ethnographies that delve into the everyday realities of work more important than ever. Ethnographies help to understand in a sensitive way how hidden work practices, the ways of interaction and collaboration, are changing in a technological work environment. On the other hand, ethnographers explore the rigid routines and practices that make up mundane work in different workplaces and work contexts. The book consists of stories from researchers who have conducted ethnographic research, describing how ethnographic research is carried out today, what it requires of the researcher, and how ethnography can affect the people involved in the research – as well as the researchers themselves. The chapters deal with different fields of work, from process industry to expert and service work, and from elite political organizations to actor networks involved in the sustainability transition. The book enhances understanding of the everyday realities and methods of ethnographic research, its ethical principles, and the changing nature of work.