"Although observation is an essential part of any fieldworker's toolkit, many ethnographers' observational skills tend to be their weakest. Christena Nippert-Eng's Watching Closely provides a practical, interactive guide for honing one's powers of observation. This book contains nine exercises for practicing different forms of observation, including preparatory briefings and post-exercise discussions. From social and behavioral scientists to user-centered designers and architects, undergraduate students to experienced fieldworkers, Watching Closely is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to develop their skills as a fieldworker"--