Anthropological Realities: Readings in the Science of Culture

Anthropological Realities: Readings in the Science of Culture
ISBN-10
1412817293
ISBN-13
9781412817295
Category
Social Science
Pages
509
Language
English
Published
1981
Publisher
Transaction Publishers
Author
Jeanne Guillemin

Description

The perspective of social anthropology is broadening to include the changing realities of both traditional and modern people. Anthropologists such as Oscar Lewis, Marvin Harris, Margaret Mead, Frederick Barth, and others represented in this volume apply comparative analysis to a wide spectrum of human groups--from urban villages to nomadic tribesmen. Anthropological Realities offers an up-to-date introduction to the standard areas of language, ritual, politics, and economics. In addition, special focus is given to the most current trends in field research. Essays on urbanization, Third World development, ethnicity, and professional ethics provide complte coverage of anthropology today. Jeanne Guillemin is associate professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Boston College.

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