This book investigates how the concepts of race and ethnicity are constructed, managed, and challenged within the practice of qualitative research. Drawing on ethnographic research, Yasmin Gunaratnam employs detailed case studies to illuminate the dynamics of race and ethnicity as they emerge and are contested in research interactions. The work examines the power structures inherent in research encounters and how these shape the knowledge produced about racial and ethnic identities.

The book is recognized for its critical examination of how race and ethnicity are handled within qualitative research methodologies. It provides a nuanced perspective on the production of knowledge in this field, highlighting the importance of ethnographic approaches. The work is likely to be of interest to researchers and students grappling with the complexities of studying race and ethnicity.