Journal of Urban Culture Research
Publication Date
2023
Abstract
This article presents a methodological toolset for qualitative socio-spatial analyses based on sociologist Henri Lefebvre’s spatial theory (Lefebvre, 1991). While Lefebvre has been extensively treated as an urban theorist, his work has not been widely explored from a methodological perspective. In the article, Lefebvre’s spatial triad is particularly used to develop a concrete methodology for qualitative socio-spatial analyses. While simultaneously focusing on general methodological aspects, this article draws on how the author applied Lefebvre’s spatial theory in a sociological study about intercultural engagements in Shanghai in the context of China’s opening up reforms. More specifically, Lefebvre’s spatial triad is discussed in relation to a bodily engaged research practice, ethnography and four theory of social science approaches.
DOI
10.14456/jucr.2023.18
First Page
298
Last Page
311
Recommended Citation
Johan Vaide, Authors
(2023)
"Henri Lefebvre’s Spatial Theory as Methodology – A Methodological Reconsideration of the Spatial Triad,"
Journal of Urban Culture Research: Vol. 26, Article 19.
DOI: 10.14456/jucr.2023.18
Available at:
https://digital.car.chula.ac.th/jucr/vol26/iss1/19