The ultimate guide for the student encountering anthropology for the first time, Anthropology: The Basics explains and explores key anthropological concepts including:
- 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?
This student-friendly text provides an overview of the fundamental principles of anthropology and is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating subject.
Author(s): Peter Metcalf
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Year: 2005
Language: English
Commentary: 66951
Pages: 225
BOOK COVER......Page 1
HALF-TITLE......Page 2
SERIES TITLE......Page 3
TITLE......Page 4
COPYRIGHT......Page 5
CONTENTS......Page 6
ILLUSTRATIONS......Page 7
1. ENCOUNTERING CULTURAL DIFFERENCE......Page 10
2. MISUNDERSTANDING CULTURAL DIFFERENCE......Page 30
3. SOCIAL DO’S AND DON’TS......Page 47
4. AFRICAN POLITICAL SYSTEMS......Page 63
5. ANTHROPOLOGY, HISTORY AND IMPERIALISM......Page 83
6. CULTURE AND LANGUAGE......Page 98
7. CULTURE AND NATURE......Page 124
8. THE END OF THE TRIBES......Page 148
9. CULTURE AND THE INDIVIDUAL......Page 172
10. CRITICAL ANTHROPOLOGY......Page 191
BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 216
INDEX......Page 222
