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020 _a9781138775527
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050 _aGN 316 .E44 2015
100 _aEller, Jack David
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245 0 _aCultural anthropology 101 /
_cJack David Eller
260 _aLondon, United Kingdom :
_bRoutledge,
_cc2015
300 _a199 pages ;
_c21 cm.
365 _bUSD23.94
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _a1. Diverse Humanity, Diverse Anthropology -- 2. Studying Culture, Practicing Culture -- 3. People and Things in Motion -- 4. Producing and Reproducing Bodies -- 5. Speaking and Thinking Culture -- 6. Working for a Living -- 7. Order and Border -- 8. Humans and Other Persons -- 9. We Are What We Do -- 10. Better Living Through Anthropology.
520 _aThis concise and accessible introduction establishes the relevance of cultural anthropology for the modern world through an integrated, ethnographically informed approach. The book develops readers' 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.
650 _aANTHROPOLOGY
700 _aEller, Jack David
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