ISBN:
0-415-33120-X
,
978-0-415-33120-3
,
0-415-33119-6
,
978-0-415-33119-7
,
978-0-2033-9253-9 /eBook
Language:
English
Pages:
vii, 215 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
Series Statement:
The _Basics
DDC:
301
Keywords:
Anthropologie Kulturanthropologie
;
Einführung
;
Soziale Organisation
;
Soziologie
;
Tabu
;
Beziehungen, interkulturelle
;
Sprache und Kultur
;
Einführung
;
Einführung
;
Einführung
;
Einführung
;
Einführung
;
Einführung
;
Einführung
Abstract:
Peter Metcalf explains and explores anthropological ideas, key anthropologist thinkers, concepts and themes, and the history of anthropological ideas.The ultimate guide for the student encountering anthropology for the first time, Anthropology: The Basics explains and explores key anthropological concepts including: what is anthropology? how can we distinguish cultural differences from physical ones? what is culture, anyway? how do anthropologists study culture? what are the key theories and approaches used today? How has the discipline changed over time? This student-friendly text provides an overview of the fundamental principles of anthropology and is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating subject.
Description / Table of Contents:
Encountering cultural difference -- Misunderstanding cultural difference -- Social do's and don'ts -- African political systems -- Anthropology, history, and imperialism -- Culture and language -- Culture and nature -- The end of the tribes -- Culture and the individual -- Critical anthropology
Note:
Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 207 - 212
URL:
http://bvbr.bib-bvb.de:8991/F?func=service&doc_library=BVB01&local_base=BVB01&doc_number=013829792&sequence=000003&line_number=0001&func_code=DB_RECORDS&service_type=MEDIA
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0710/2005002416-d.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0710/2005002416-d.html
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