k_marr08 0 #1 September 24, 2013 Hi everyone! I'm in an anthropology class and figured I'd do my paper on skydivers and maybe an offshoot on BASE jumpers. I need actual "ethnographies" rather than just working off personal experience, so I'm hoping a few of you have done the same and may have names/authors of ethnographies on skydivers and/or BASE jumpers??? Especially newer ones (as our sport is constantly evolving)...maybe??? Any help is very much appreciated!"I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead" - Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tink1717 2 #2 September 24, 2013 You're looking for books about skydiving culture? Or ethnic demographics?Skydivers don't knock on Death's door. They ring the bell and runaway... It really pisses him off. -The World Famous Tink. (I never heard of you either!!) AA #2069 ASA#33 POPS#8808 Swooo 1717 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyMarko 1 #3 September 24, 2013 May be a little helpful? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k_marr08 0 #4 September 25, 2013 Basically any book, article, or thesis on the culture of skydiving - the more thorough and "holistic" the better (holistic meaning looking at skydiving culture from both an insider's and outsider's perspective, and covering many aspects of the culture..). It's meant to be written by an actual anthropologist but I'm not going to push my luck "I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead" - Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k_marr08 0 #5 September 25, 2013 Thank you! I may be able to use some of this info in part of the paper "I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead" - Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
