Journal article
Cricket and the Beechworth Asylum, 1910–1915: A collective biography
Journal of Sociology, Vol.59(2), pp.437-453
06/2023
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Abstract
Prosopography, otherwise known as collective biography, is a method that has been widely used by historians but is less well known as a sociological research technique. In this article, we review definitions and uses of prosopography, its advantages and limitations. We describe steps in the method with reference to a study of the Beechworth Asylum cricket team in rural Victoria, Australia, and show the extent of members’ involvement with activities in the town. Prosopography is shown to be a useful tool for sociological research, while findings of the study add to the limited literature about staff in Australian asylums.
Details
- Title
- Cricket and the Beechworth Asylum, 1910–1915: A collective biography
- Creators
- Eileen Clark - Charles Sturt UniversityJennifer Munday - Charles Sturt UniversityAlison Watts - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Journal of Sociology, Vol.59(2), pp.437-453
- Publisher
- Sage Publications Ltd.
- Identifiers
- 991012978169902368
- Copyright
- © The Author(s) 2021.
- Academic Unit
- Faculty of Health; Faculty of Business, Law and Arts
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article