The Rise of Anthropological Theory: A History of Theories of Culture - Softcover

Harris University Of Florida, Marvin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0759101337 ISBN 13: 9780759101333

Publisher: AltaMira Press, 2001

Synopsis

The best known, most often cited history of anthropological theory is finally available in paperback! First published in 1968, Harris's book has been cited in over 1,000 works and is one of the key documents explaining cultural materialism, the theory associated with Harris's work. This updated edition included the complete 1968 text plus a new introduction by Maxine Margolis, which discusses the impact of the book and highlights some of the major trends in anthropological theory since its original publication. RAT, as it is affectionately known to three decades of graduate students, comprehensively traces the history of anthropology and anthropological theory, culminating in a strong argument for the use of a scientific, behaviorally-based, etic approach to the understanding of human culture known as cultural materialism. Despite its popularity and influence on anthropological thinking, RAT has never been available in paperback_until now. It is an essential volume for the library of all anthropologists, their graduate students, and other theorists in the social sciences.

About this title

About the Author:

Harris operated a Yellow Cab Company in Durham, North Carolina for over 25 years. They then bought an Airstream trailer and traveled for 25 years.

About this edition

• Publisher: AltaMira Press
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0759101337
• ISBN 13: 9780759101333
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 822