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What Is Anthropology? (Anthropology, Culture and Society),Used
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Leading anthropologist Thomas Hylland Eriksen shows how anthropology is a revolutionary way of thinking about the human world. Perfect for students, but also for those who have never encountered anthropology before, this book explores the key issues in an exciting and innovative way. Eriksen explains how to see the world from below and from within emphasising the importance of adopting an insider's perspective. He reveals how seemingly enormous cultural differences actually conceal the deep unity of humanity.Lucid and accessible, What is Anthropology? draws examples from current affairs as well as anthropological studies. The first section presents the history of anthropology, its unique research methods and some of its central concepts, such as society, culture and translation. Eriksen shows how anthropology helps to shape contemporary thinking and why it is inherently radical.In the second section he discusses core issues in greater detail. Reciprocity, or exchange, or giftgiving, is shown to be the basis of every society. Eriksen examines kinship in traditional societies, and shows why it remains important in complex ones. He argues nature is partly cultural, and explores anthropological views on human nature as well as ecology. He delves into cultural relativism and the problem of understanding others. Finally, he describes the paradoxes of identity ethnic, national, religious or postmodern, as the case may be.
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- Q: What topics are covered in 'What Is Anthropology?' A: The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of anthropology, research methods, key concepts like society and culture, kinship, cultural relativism, and the paradoxes of identity.
- Q: Who is the author of 'What Is Anthropology?' A: The author is Thomas Hylland Eriksen, a leading anthropologist known for his clear and accessible writing on complex topics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in anthropology? A: Yes, 'What Is Anthropology?' is designed for both students and individuals who are new to the field, making it a perfect introductory text.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: How many pages does 'What Is Anthropology?' have? A: The book contains 176 pages.
- Q: When was 'What Is Anthropology?' published? A: The book was published on August 20, 2004.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'What Is Anthropology?'
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: Does the book include real-world examples? A: Yes, Eriksen includes examples from current affairs as well as anthropological studies to illustrate key concepts.
- Q: How does anthropology help in understanding cultural differences? A: Eriksen emphasizes that anthropology reveals the deep unity of humanity behind cultural differences, promoting an insider's perspective on various societies.