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A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology
Contributor(s): Nolan, Riall W. (Editor)
ISBN: 0470674601     ISBN-13: 9780470674604
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $234.60  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: April 2013
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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social
- Social Science | Sociology - General
Dewey: 301.01
LCCN: 2012044483
Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.9" W x 9.8" (1.75 lbs) 432 pages
 
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An essential career-planning resource, A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology presents a comprehensive account of contemporary anthropological practice written primarily by anthropological practitioners

  • Engagingly written and instructive accounts of practice by anthropological professionals working in corporations, governmental, entrepreneurial, and educational settings
  • Provides essential guidance on applying anthropological principles on the job: what works well and what must be learned
  • Emphasizes the value of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous learning as key elements to success in non-academic careers
  • Highlights the range of successful career options for practitioners, describes significant sectors of professional activity, and discusses key issues, concerns, and controversies in the field
  • Chapters examine key practice sectors such as freelancing, managing a consulting firm, working for government, non-profits, and corporations, and the domains of health, industry, education, international development, and the military