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If you want to know what anthropology is, look at what anthropologists do,' write the authors of Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction. This engaging overview of the field combines an accessible account of some of the discipline's guiding principles and methodology with abundant examples and illustrations of anthropologists at work.Peter Just and John Monaghan begin by discussing anthropology's most important contributions to modern thought: its investigation of culture as a distinctively human characteristic, its doctrine of cultural relativism, and its methodology of fieldwork and ethnography. Drawing on examples from their own fieldwork in Indonesia and Mesoamerica, they examine specific ways in which social and cultural anthropology have advanced our understanding of human society and culture. Including an assessment of anthropology's present position, and a look forward to its likely future, Social and Cultural Anthropology will make fascinating reading for anyone curious about this social science.About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction'? A: The book provides an overview of anthropology, focusing on its guiding principles, methodology, and the contributions of anthropologists to the understanding of human society and culture.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The authors of 'Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction' are Peter Just and John Monaghan.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on June 15, 2000.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: This book contains 176 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in anthropology? A: Yes, it is designed as an accessible introduction to anthropology for newcomers, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: Does the book include real-world examples of anthropological work? A: Yes, the authors draw on their fieldwork experiences in Indonesia and Mesoamerica to provide concrete examples.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include cultural relativism, fieldwork methodology, and the impact of anthropology on modern thought.
- Q: Is this book part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the Very Short Introductions series, which covers a wide range of interesting topics.
- Q: What condition is the book available in? A: The book is available in new condition.