Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology

Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology
Author: Robert H. Lavenda
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2003
Genre: Ethnology
ISBN:

Designed to address the needs of anthropology professors who prefer to make extensive use of ethnographies and other supplementary readings in their courses, this is a concise, accurate introduction to the basic ideas and practices of contemporary cultural anthropology. Not a standard textbook, "Core Concepts" is more like an annotated bibliography of the terms and concepts that anthropologists use in their work. The book will prepare students to read ethnography more effectively and with less confusion and misunderstanding.

Introducing Cultural Anthropology

Introducing Cultural Anthropology
Author: Brian M. Howell
Publisher: Baker Academic
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2019-06-18
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1493418068

What is the role of culture in human experience? This concise yet solid introduction to cultural anthropology helps readers explore and understand this crucial issue from a Christian perspective. Now revised and updated throughout, this new edition of a successful textbook covers standard cultural anthropology topics with special attention given to cultural relativism, evolution, and missions. It also includes a new chapter on medical anthropology. Plentiful figures, photos, and sidebars are sprinkled throughout the text, and updated ancillary support materials and teaching aids are available through Baker Academic's Textbook eSources.

Comparison in Anthropology

Comparison in Anthropology
Author: Matei Candea
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 407
Release: 2019
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1108474608

Presents a systematic rethinking of the power and limits of comparison in anthropology.

Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology
Author: Keri Vacanti Brondo
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre: Ethnology
ISBN: 9780190925239

Cultural Anthropology: Contemporary, Public, and Critical Readings helps students think anthropologically by introducing core concepts through engaging case studies. The majority of selections are contemporary pieces from public, critical, and applied anthropology. These timely readings will generate discussion among students regarding the value of an anthropological perspective in the modern world. While the selections represent a range of geographic and cultural areas, the book includes a high number of U.S.-based fieldwork examples so that students are inspired to think anthropologically "in their own backyards." Several case studies offer examples of anthropology in action, and special features throughout the text profile anthropological application through news stories ("In the News") and interviews ("Anthropology in Practice").

Social and Cultural Anthropology

Social and Cultural Anthropology
Author: Nigel Rapport
Publisher: Psychology Press
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2000
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780415181563

Social and Cultural Anthropology: The Key Conceptsis the ideal introduction to this discipline, defining and discussing its central terms with clarity and authority. Among the concepts explored are: cybernetics, ecriture, the feminine, gossip, human Rights, moralities, stereotypes, thick description, and violence. Each entry is accompanied by extensive cross-referencing and an invaluable list of suggestions for further reading.

Writing Anthropology

Writing Anthropology
Author: Carole McGranahan
Publisher: Duke University Press
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2020-05-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1478009160

In Writing Anthropology, fifty-two anthropologists reflect on scholarly writing as both craft and commitment. These short essays cover a wide range of territory, from ethnography, genre, and the politics of writing to affect, storytelling, authorship, and scholarly responsibility. Anthropological writing is more than just communicating findings: anthropologists write to tell stories that matter, to be accountable to the communities in which they do their research, and to share new insights about the world in ways that might change it for the better. The contributors offer insights into the beauty and the function of language and the joys and pains of writing while giving encouragement to stay at it—to keep writing as the most important way to not only improve one’s writing but to also honor the stories and lessons learned through research. Throughout, they share new thoughts, prompts, and agitations for writing that will stimulate conversations that cut across the humanities. Contributors. Whitney Battle-Baptiste, Jane Eva Baxter, Ruth Behar, Adia Benton, Lauren Berlant, Robin M. Bernstein, Sarah Besky, Catherine Besteman, Yarimar Bonilla, Kevin Carrico, C. Anne Claus, Sienna R. Craig, Zoë Crossland, Lara Deeb, K. Drybread, Jessica Marie Falcone, Kim Fortun, Kristen R. Ghodsee, Daniel M. Goldstein, Donna M. Goldstein, Sara L. Gonzalez, Ghassan Hage, Carla Jones, Ieva Jusionyte, Alan Kaiser, Barak Kalir, Michael Lambek, Carole McGranahan, Stuart McLean, Lisa Sang Mi Min, Mary Murrell, Kirin Narayan, Chelsi West Ohueri, Anand Pandian, Uzma Z. Rizvi, Noel B. Salazar, Bhrigupati Singh, Matt Sponheimer, Kathleen Stewart, Ann Laura Stoler, Paul Stoller, Nomi Stone, Paul Tapsell, Katerina Teaiwa, Marnie Jane Thomson, Gina Athena Ulysse, Roxanne Varzi, Sita Venkateswar, Maria D. Vesperi, Sasha Su-Ling Welland, Bianca C. Williams, Jessica Winegar

Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology
Author: Conrad Phillip Kottak
Publisher:
Total Pages: 541
Release: 2002
Genre: Ethnology
ISBN: 9780071130615

This revision features revised coverage of kinship, families and descent, as well as expanded coverage of ethnographic techniques. A student CD-ROM features audio, video, text and Web-based review tools.

Cultural Anthropology: 101

Cultural Anthropology: 101
Author: Jack David Eller
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 246
Release: 2015-02-11
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1317550730

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.