New History of Anthropology

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New History of Anthropology

Author	: Henrika Kuklick
File Size	: 44,8 Mb
Publisher	: John Wiley & Sons
Language	: English
Release Date	: 09 February 2009
ISBN	: 9780470766217
Pages	: 416 pages

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New History of Anthropology by Henrika Kuklick Book PDF Summary

A New History of Anthropology collects original writings from pre-eminent scholars to create a sophisticated but accessible guide to the development of the field. Re-examines the history of anthropology through the lens of the new globalized world Provides a comprehensive history of the discipline, from its prehistory in the ‘age of exploration’ through to anthropology’s current condition and its relationship with other disciplines Places ideas and practices within the context of their time and place of origin Looks at anthropology’s role in colonization, early traditions in the field, and topical issues from various periods in the field’s history, and examines its relationship to other disciplines

New History of Anthropology by Henrika Kuklick

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