Anthropology: The Basics
1st Edition
Published on 8. September 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-415-33120-3 (ISBN)
Description
The ultimate guide for the student encountering anthropology for the first time, Anthropology: The Basics explains and explores key anthropological concepts including:
what is anthropology?
how can we distinguish cultural differences from physical ones?
what is culture, anyway?
how do anthropologists study culture?
what are the key theories and approaches used today?
How has the discipline changed over time?
This student-friendly text provides an overview of the fundamental principles of anthropology and is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating subject.
what is anthropology?
how can we distinguish cultural differences from physical ones?
what is culture, anyway?
how do anthropologists study culture?
what are the key theories and approaches used today?
How has the discipline changed over time?
This student-friendly text provides an overview of the fundamental principles of anthropology and is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating subject.
Reviews / Votes
'A good read, with instructive boxes and useful summaries, and it will doubtless whet many's appetite for more.' - Thomas Hylland Eriksen, University of Oslo, NorwayMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
4 s/w Abbildungen, 1 s/w Tabelle
1 Tables, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
216 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-33120-3 (9780415331203)
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Peter Metcalf
Anthropology: The Basics
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09/2005
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Person
Peter Metcalf is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Virginia. His most recent publications include They Lie, We Lie: Getting On With Anthropology (2000), and Celebrations of Death: The Anthropology of Mortuary Ritual (with Richard Huntington, 1991).
Content
1. Encountering Cultural Difference 2. Misunderstanding Cultural Difference 3. Social Dos and Dont's 4. African Political Systems 5. Anthropology, History and Imperialism 6. Culture and Language 7. Culture and Nature 8. The End of the Tribes 9. Culture and the Individual 10. Critical Anthropology