Anthropology: The Basics by Metcalf, Peter

Anthropology: The Basics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415331203)

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Anthropology: The Basics by Metcalf, Peter

Anthropology: The Basics

$26.95
Anthropology: The Basics by Metcalf, Peter

Anthropology: The Basics

$26.95
Format: Paperback
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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.



Author: Peter Metcalf
ISBN-10: 041533120X
ISBN-13: 9780415331203
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 09/08/2005
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 7.78h x 6.88w x 0.66d
By Peter Metcalf
By Peter Metcalf
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Peter Metcalf is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Virginia. His most recent publications include They Lie, We Lie: Getting On With Anthropology (2000), and Celebrations of Death: The Anthropology of Mortuary Ritual (with Richard Huntington, 1991).

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