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New History of Anthropology
Kuklick
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Description for New History of Anthropology
Hardback. A New History of Anthropology collects original writings from pre-eminent scholars to create a sophisticated but accessible guide to the development of the field. Editor(s): Kuklick, Henrika. Num Pages: 420 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 258 x 186 x 28. Weight in Grams: 924.
A New History of Anthropology collects original writings from pre-eminent scholars to create a sophisticated but accessible guide to the development of the field.
- Re-examines the history of anthropology through the lens of the new globalized world
- Provides a comprehensive history of the discipline, from its prehistory in the 'age of exploration' through to anthropology’s current condition and its relationship with other disciplines
- Places ideas and practices within the context of their time and place of origin
- Looks at anthropology’s role in colonization, early traditions in the field, and topical issues from various periods in the field’s history, and examines its relationship to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
420
Condition
New
Number of Pages
420
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780631225997
SKU
V9780631225997
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About Kuklick
Henrika Kuklick is Professor in the Department of History & Sociology of Science at the University of Pennsylvania. She is the author of several books and numerous articles on the history of anthropology. She is a member of the American Anthropological Association, the History of Science Society, and has served on the editorial Boards of such journals as History of ... Read more
Reviews for New History of Anthropology
?A New History draws together an engaging and illuminating set of case studies that throw anthropology?s history into relief and will be of particular use as a teaching resource.? (Anthropological Forum, July 2009) ?What makes this collection excellent is not just the inventive range of topics but, above all, the sophistication and open-mindedness of the contributors.? (Times Higher ... Read more