Encyclopedia of Social and Cultural Anthropology FROM THE PUBLISHER
This acclaimed A-Z reference is a unique and provocative guide to the the discipline which explores human, social and cultural life in all its diversity.
The 230-plus substantial entries provide authoritative and highly readable coverage of the essential terms,
issues and concerns of contemporary anthropology, along with valuable surveys of anthropological practice and theory in all the major regions of the globe. Written by leading specialists working around the world, the entries include topics such as: power, war, race, ghost dance,
anthropological scandals, magic, missionaries, methodology, and much more. Each entry contains cross references and a bibliographic guide to further reading. This work also features a biographic appendix covering over 200 important figures in the history of anthropology and a glossary
with short explanations of over 500 terms and concepts.
Anthropological Institute - February 1997)
SYNOPSIS
This encyclopedia provides description and analysis of the terms, concepts, and issues of social and cultural anthropology. International in authorship and coverage, this accessible work is fully indexed and cross-referenced.
FROM THE CRITICS
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Provides a guide to the ideas, arguments, and history of cultural anthropology. Entries contain concise and provocative explanations of key anthropological themes and ideas, and survey important regional traditions of ethnographic research. Coverage includes theories of culture and societies, gender and family, politics and economics, ritual and religion, language, and relations with other disciplines. Includes a biographical appendix, with details on the lives and works of some 200 important figures in the history of anthropology. A glossary defines some 500 terms and concepts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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