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Beschreibung
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.
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.
Über den Autor

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).

Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Encountering Cultural Difference 2. Misunderstanding Cultural Difference 3. Social Dos and Dont's 4. African Political Systems 5. Anthropology, History and Imperialism 6. Culture and Language 7. Culture and Nature 8. The End of the Tribes 9. Culture and the Individual 10. Critical Anthropology
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2005
Genre: Importe, Politikwissenschaft & Soziologie
Rubrik: Wissenschaften
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Einband - flex.(Paperback)
ISBN-13: 9780415331203
ISBN-10: 041533120X
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Metcalf, Peter
Hersteller: Routledge
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 198 x 129 x 12 mm
Von/Mit: Peter Metcalf
Erscheinungsdatum: 08.09.2005
Gewicht: 0,246 kg
Artikel-ID: 127221867