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Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology
Mike Morris
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Description for Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology
Paperback. This text is a new concise guide to the complex and multi-faceted world of social anthropology a vital terminology to have at one's disposal in today's global village. The aim of this work is to introduce and relate terms, which may be unfamiliar, to newcomers to the subject and the intelligent general reader. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
Practical and accessible, this dictionary is designed to enlighten those newly engaged in anthropological study or seeking a quick guide to the field. * Fills a need for a beginner s pocket guide to the far-reaching and complex field of anthropology, including over 800 detailed entries and the intellectual background of terms * Written in plain, jargon-free language, for readers without extensive background in the field * Features brief, conceptual definitions of terms, bibliographical references to anthropological classics, related works for background reading and further research * The user-friendly format includes bold terms featured elsewhere in the book, extensive cross-references, ... Read more
Practical and accessible, this dictionary is designed to enlighten those newly engaged in anthropological study or seeking a quick guide to the field. * Fills a need for a beginner s pocket guide to the far-reaching and complex field of anthropology, including over 800 detailed entries and the intellectual background of terms * Written in plain, jargon-free language, for readers without extensive background in the field * Features brief, conceptual definitions of terms, bibliographical references to anthropological classics, related works for background reading and further research * The user-friendly format includes bold terms featured elsewhere in the book, extensive cross-references, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
411g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Chicester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444366983
SKU
V9781444366983
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99-50
About Mike Morris
Mike Morris is the anthropology subject consultant for Oxford University s Bodleian Libraries. For over 20 years, he has also managed the library at the Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology in Oxford.
Reviews for Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology
Otherwise, this Concise Dictionary serves as a useful addition to collections of all levels and sizes. Summing Up: Recommended. Lower-division undergraduates and above; general readers. ( Choice, 1 September 2012)