A History of Anthropology

A History of Anthropology

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This is a thoroughly updated and revised edition of a popular classic of modern anthropology. Avoiding geographical bias, the authors provide summaries of 'Enlightenment', 'Romantic' and 'Victorian' anthropology, from the cultural theories of Morgan and Taylor to the of...

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Main Author: Eriksen, Thomas Hylland (auth)
Other Authors: Nielsen, Finn Sivert (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Pluto Press 2013
Series:Anthropology, Culture and Society
Subjects:
Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography
Anthropology
History
Enlightenment era
Romantic era
Victorian era
theories of anthropology
functionalism
structuralism
hermeneutics
neo-Marxism
Bronislaw Malinowski
Kinship
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Summary:This is a thoroughly updated and revised edition of a popular classic of modern anthropology. Avoiding geographical bias, the authors provide summaries of 'Enlightenment', 'Romantic' and 'Victorian' anthropology, from the cultural theories of Morgan and Taylor to the often neglected contributions of German scholars. The ambiguous relationship between anthropology and national cultures is also considered, and the growth of distinctive national styles in anthropological research is highlighted.A History of Anthropology is an unparalleled account of theoretical developments in anthropology from the 1920s to the present, including functionalism, structuralism, hermeneutics, neo-Marxism and discourse analysis. Major anthropologists are provided with brief biographies and key debates are covered such as those concerning totemism, kinship and globalisation.This essential text on anthropology is highly engaging, authoritative and suitable for students at all levels.
ISBN:oapen_625231
9781849649186
Access:Open Access

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