Anthropology: The Basics

Metcalf, Peter

ISBN 10: 041533120X / ISBN 13: 9780415331203

Published by Routledge, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Anthropology: The Basics
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 041533120X
• ISBN 13: 9780415331203
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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).