Jack David Eller

This clear and engaging guide introduces students to key areas of the field and shows how to apply an anthropological approach to the study of religion in the contemporary world. Written by an experienced teacher, it covers major traditional topics, including definitions, theories, and beliefs, as well as symbols, myth, and ritual. The book also explores important but often overlooked...

Psychological Anthropology for the 21st Century provides a comprehensive introduction to psychological anthropology, covering both the early history and contemporary state of the field. Eller discusses the major themes, theories, figures, and publications and provides a detailed survey of the essential and enduring relationship between anthropology and psychology. The volume charts the development, celebrates the accomplishments, critiques the inadequacies, and...

Psychological Anthropology for the 21st Century provides a comprehensive introduction to psychological anthropology, covering both the early history and contemporary state of the field. Jack David Eller discusses the major themes, theories, figures and publications, and provides a detailed survey of the essential and enduring relationship between anthropology and psychology. The volume charts the development, celebrates the accomplishments, critiques the...

This accessible book introduces the story of Social Science and Historical Perspectives, with coverage of history, politics, economics, sociology, psychology, anthropology, and geography. Key questions include: How and why did the social sciences originate and differentiate? How are they related to older traditions that have defined Western civilization? What is the unique perspective or ‘way of knowing’ of each social...