Seeing Anthropology: Cultural Anthropology Through Film - Softcover

Karl G. Heider

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205195679 ISBN 13: 9780205195671

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 1996

Synopsis

An introduction to cultural anthropology which uses ethnographic film, this concise text focuses on 14 cultures. These are used to illustrate concepts throughout the book, and are also the subject of the 21 film clips which accompany it. A "Focus Overview Box" highlights key facts about the culture. In addition, each chapter highlights one or more films, which are described in the "Seeing Anthropology" feature. This feature includes a case study of the culture of the film, and a set of questions which direct the reader/viewer to certain key elements in the film. A video including 10-minute clips from each film is packaged with the book.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Key Benefit: This book-video package provides a unique introduction to cultural anthropology that utilizes ethnographic film to teach anthropology. Key Topics: This brief book focuses on 14 cultures which are used to illustrate concepts throughout. This provides a unique opportunity to present a holistic view of these cultures. These fourteen cultures are also the subject of the 21 film clips that accompany the book. With the introduction of each culture, a Focus Culture Overview box (including a map showing the location of the culture) will highlight key facts about the culture. In addition, each chapter in the book highlights one or more films, which are described in the Seeing Anthropology feature. This feature includes a case study of the culture in the film, and a set of questions that direct the reader/viewer to look at certain key elements in the film. Through these questions, the reader/viewer will learn about the cultures represented as well as learning how to watch ethnographic films. A video including 10 minute clips from each film will be packaged with the book. Many of the films will be available for adopters for purchase or rental at a discount from DER (Documentary Educational Resources), while the others can be obtained through distributors listed in the book. Market: For professionals in the field of anthropology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0205195679
• ISBN 13: 9780205195671
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400