Title
The Problem of Context: Perspectives from Social Anthropology and Elsewhere (Methodology & History in Anthropology, 4),Used
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The apparently simple notion that it is contextualization and invocation of context that give form to our interpretations raises important questions about context definition. Moreover, different disciplines involved in the elucidation and interpretation of meanings construe context indifferent ways. How do these ways differ? And what analytical strategies are adopted in order to suggest that the relevant context is 'selfevident'? The notion of context has received less attention than is due such a central, key concept in social anthropology, as well as in other related disciplines.This collection of contributions from a group of leading social anthropologists and anthropological linguists addresses the question of how the idea of context is constructed, invoked, and deployed in the interpretations put forward by social anthropologists. The ethnographic focus embraces peoples from regions such as Bali, Europe, Malawi, and Zaire. Primarily theoretical in its aims, the work also draws on expertise from anthropological linguistics and philosophy in order to set the issue as much in a comparative disciplinary perspective as in a comparative crosscultural one.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Problem of Context'? A: The book explores how context shapes interpretations in social anthropology and other disciplines, examining different definitions and analytical strategies related to context.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this book? A: The book features contributions from leading social anthropologists and anthropological linguists, providing diverse perspectives on the concept of context.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the construction and invocation of context, variations in context interpretation across disciplines, and the comparative analysis of context in different cultures.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Problem of Context'? A: The book was published on October 1, 1999.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in library binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in anthropology? A: While the book is primarily theoretical, it offers insights that can benefit both beginners and experienced scholars in anthropology.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is described as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the first edition of 'The Problem of Context'.
- Q: Can this book be useful for interdisciplinary studies? A: Yes, the book draws on expertise from various fields, making it relevant for interdisciplinary studies involving social anthropology, linguistics, and philosophy.