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Anthropology: The Basics
Peter Metcalf
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Description for Anthropology: The Basics
Paperback. Explains and explores anthropological ideas, key anthropological thinkers, concepts and themes, and the history of anthropological ideas. The author argues that the issues anthropology deals with are all around us - in magazines, newspapers and on television. Series: The Basics S. Num Pages: 224 pages, 4 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 202 x 134 x 17. Weight in Grams: 234.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Series
The Basics S.
Condition
New
Weight
248g
Number of Pages
216
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780415331203
SKU
V9780415331203
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-3
About Peter Metcalf
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).
Reviews for Anthropology: The Basics
'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