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Anthropology: The Basics

By Peter Metcalf
Series: The Basics
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Anthropology: The Basics by Peter Metcalf is the ultimate guide for students new to anthropology. It explains and explores key anthropological concepts and themes in a clear, accessible, and engaging way. The book addresses questions such as what anthropology is, the distinction between cultural and physical differences, the nature of culture, anthropological methods, key theories and approaches, and the evolution of the discipline. By connecting anthropology to everyday life through media and current events, it makes complex ideas understandable and enjoyable for readers.
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Format: Hardback
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This book is ideal for students encountering anthropology for the first time, as well as anyone curious about understanding cultural diversity and human society through an anthropological lens.

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Anthropology: The Basics explains and explores anthropological ideas, key anthropological thinkers, concepts and themes, and the history of anthropological ideas.

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The ultimate guide for the student encountering anthropology for the first time, Anthropology: The Basics explains and explores anthropological concepts and themes in a highly readable and easy to follow manner. Making large, complex topics both accessible and enjoyable, Peter Metcalf argues that the issues anthropology deals with are all around us—in magazines, newspapers, and on television.

Engaging and immensely interesting, he tackles questions such as:

  • What is anthropology?
  • How can we distinguish cultural differences from physical ones?
  • What is culture, anyway?
  • How do anthropologists study culture?
  • What are the key theories and approaches used today?
  • How has the discipline changed over time?

A strong addition to this established and successful series, this exciting text presents students with an overview of the fundamental principles of anthropology and also provides a useful guide for anyone wanting to learn more about a fascinating subject.

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'A good read, with instructive boxes and useful summaries, and it will doubtless whet many's appetite for more.' – Thomas Hylland Eriksen, University of Oslo, Norway

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ISBN: 9780415331197

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 1 Tables, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 700g

Pages: 216

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About the Author

Department of Anthropology, University of Virginia, USA

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