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An Introduction to Social Anthropology
Joy Hendry
其他書名
Sharing Our Worlds
出版
Bloomsbury Publishing
, 2017-09-16
主題
Social Science / Anthropology / General
Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social
ISBN
1137431555
9781137431554
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=pRpHEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋
An essential core textbook that leads the reader from
Social Anthropology
's foundational approaches and theories to the fundamental areas that characterise the field today. Taking a truly global and holistic view, it includes a wide range of case studies, touching on topics that both divide and connect us, such as family, marriage and religion. Fully updated and revised, the third edition of this popular textbook continues to introduce students to what
Social Anthropology
is, what anthropologists do, how and what they contribute, and how even a limited knowledge of anthropology can help people flourish in today's world.
This is an inviting, engaging and enjoyable text that has established itself as a comprehensive introduction to social and cultural anthropology. Written in an accessible style, and including a wide range of pedagogical features, it is ideally suited to new or prospective students seeking to better understand the discipline and its roots.
New to this Edition:
- Includes a new chapter on the role of social and cultural anthropologists and the specific methods they use in a fast-changing world
- Features a number of new first-hand accounts to explore difficult concepts through people's real world experiences
- Updated sections for further exploration, including books, articles, novels, films and websites
