This concise and accessible introduction establishes the relevance of cultural anthropology for the modern world through an integrated, ethnographically informed approach. The book develops readersa understanding and engagement by addressing key issues such as: What it means to be human The key characteristics of culture as a concept Relocation and dislocation of peoples The conflict between political, social and ethnic boundaries The concept of economic anthropology Cultural Anthropology: 101 includes case studies from both classic and contemporary ethnography, as well as a comprehensive bibliography and index. It is an essential guide for students approaching this fascinating field for the first time.A reasonable question to ask, then, was whether all humans shared the same mental/cognitive processes or whether atheya ... Boas also made this claim, which became integral to cultural anthropology, as early as 1901 in an essay titled aThe anbsp;...
Title | : | Cultural Anthropology: 101 |
Author | : | Jack David Eller |
Publisher | : | Routledge - 2015-02-11 |
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