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Cultural Anthropology: 101
Jack David Eller
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Description for Cultural Anthropology: 101
Paperback. Series: 101. Num Pages: 206 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 200 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 224.
This concise and accessible introduction establishes the relevance of cultural anthropology for the modern world through an integrated, ethnographically informed approach. The book develops readers’ understanding and engagement by addressing key issues such as:
- What it means to be human
- The key characteristics of culture as a concept
- Relocation and dislocation of peoples
- The conflict between political, social and ethnic boundaries
- The concept of economic anthropology
Cultural Anthropology: 101 includes case studies from both classic and contemporary ethnography, as well as a comprehensive bibliography and index. It is an essential guide for students approaching this fascinating field for the first time.
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Condition
New
Series
101
Number of Pages
206
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138775527
SKU
V9781138775527
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Ref
99-2
About Jack David Eller
Jack David Eller has over twenty years of teaching experience and has published several previous books in anthropology, including a full-length textbook on cultural anthropology called ‘Cultural Anthropology: Global Forces, Local Lives’ (2013) and a textbook on the anthropology of religion.
Reviews for Cultural Anthropology: 101
"Cultural Anthropology: 101 is a jargon free, concise introduction to socio-cultural anthropology. The text offers a platform to a sub-discipline of anthropology, illustrating its major theories and concepts to the larger anthropological discipline and our ever-changing world. Undergraduates will discover an engaging text that offers numerous opportunities for further exploration". Gregory R. Campbell, The University of Montana.