What is anthropology? / Thomas Hylland Eriksen.

Author/creator Eriksen, Thomas Hylland
Format Electronic
EditionSecond edition.
Publication InfoLondon : Pluto Press, 2017.
Description177 pages ; 22 cm.
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Subjects

SeriesAnthropology, culture, and society
Contents Part 1. Entrances. -- Why anthropology? -- Key concepts -- Ethnography -- Theories ; -- Part 2. Fields. -- Reciprocity -- Kinship -- Nature -- Thought -- Social Identity.
Abstract "Lucid and accessible, What is Anthropology? draws examples from current affairs as well as previous anthropological studies. Eriksen looks at the history of anthropology, its unique research methods and some of its central concepts, such as society, culture and translation. This second edition contains a new introduction, as well as updates throughout. New content includes discussions about Brexit, the rise of the populist Right in Europe, the anthropology of climate change and social media. What is Anthropology? shows in persuasive ways why anthropology is a fundamental intellectual discipline, perhaps more so in the twenty-first century than ever before." -- back cover.
General noteFirst edition published in 2004.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages [167]-170) and index.
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Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2022302272
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