Most of the contributors are still at the early stage of their academic careers. Their writings have not yet attained 'classic' status - although some may be on the way to such status. The doctoral process is still a vivid memory in their minds and they have been able to drawn upon their fieldnotes and recollections to construct accounts that shed light on their experience and help to demystify it. The book will be of immense value for those who are thinking of doing a doctorate, for others still struggling through the process, and for their supervisors.