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Think Like an Anthropologist
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Essential reading for anyone who wants a fresh take on our cultural values that goes beyond economics, psychology, and politics.
What is anthropology? What can it tell us about the world around us? And why do we need it?
For well over one hundred years, social and cultural anthropologists have traversed the world from Melanesia to suburban England, Taipei to Wall Street, uncovering surprising facts, patterns, predilections, and sometimes the inexplicable, in terms of how humans organise their lives and articulate their values.
By weaving together theories and examples from around the world, Matthew Engelke brilliantly shows why anthropology matters—not only because it helps us understand other points of view, but also because, in the process, it reveals something about ourselves too.
Think Like an Anthropologist is essential reading for providing a new perspective on cultural values.
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Think Like an Anthropologist has been praised for its engaging and insightful exploration of anthropology's key issues. Reviewers highlight Engelke's ability to reveal both the limitations of common sense and the universal lessons drawn from diverse cultures through eclectic examples. The book is noted for its clarity, occasional humour, and effective introduction to anthropology for general readers and students. Engelke's work is seen as an essential read for appreciating the complexity and diversity of the modern world.
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ISBN: 9780141983226
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pelican
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 113.0mm
Height: 183.0mm
Weight: 219g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Matthew Engelke is Professor of Anthropology at the London School of Economics. A prize-winning author and teacher, he is also past Editor of the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute and has written for the Guardian, The Times, and Public Books.
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