
by A Gupta (Author)
Among the social sciences, anthropology relies most on "fieldwork" - the long-term immersion in another way of life as the basis for knowledge. The essays in this text explore the notion of "field", show how the concept is historically constructed and explore the consequences of its dominance.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 287
Publisher: University of California Press
Published: 24 Jul 1997
ISBN 10: 0520206800
ISBN 13: 9780520206809