New History Of Anthropology, 1st Edition
by Henrika Kuklick /
2009 / English / PDF
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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
