Anthropology: The Basics

Anthropology: The Basics

by PeterMetcalf (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 08 Sep 2005

ISBN 10: 041533120X
ISBN 13: 9780415331203

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'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, Norway
Author Bio
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).