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Cultural Anthropology: 101
Contributor(s): Eller, Jack David (Author)
ISBN: 1138775517     ISBN-13: 9781138775510
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $133.00  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: February 2015
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BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social
Dewey: 305.8
LCCN: 2014030644
Series: 101
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" (0.60 lbs) 206 pages
 
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This concise and accessible introduction establishes the relevance of cultural anthropology for the modern world through an integrated, ethnographically informed approach. The book develops readers' understanding and engagement by addressing key issues such as:

  • What it means to be human
  • The key characteristics of culture as a concept
  • Relocation and dislocation of peoples
  • The conflict between political, social and ethnic boundaries
  • The concept of economic anthropology

Cultural Anthropology: 101 includes case studies from both classic and contemporary ethnography, as well as a comprehensive bibliography and index. It is an essential guide for students approaching this fascinating field for the first time.