Written by a researcher and librarian expert in the fields of social and cultural anthropology, this accessible, hands-on reference is designed to enlighten those newly engaged in anthropological study or seeking a quick guide to thefield. Fills a need for a beginners pocket guide to the far-reaching and complex field of anthropology, including over 800 detailed entries and the intellectual background of terms Written in plain, accessible, jargon-free language, for readers without extensive background in the field Features brief, conceptual definitions of terms, bibliographical references to anthropological classics, related works for background reading and further research Offers a user-friendly format, including bold terms featured elsewhere in the book, extensive cross-references, and indexes of names, peoples, places and subjects Includes related terminology from allied fields such as sociology, economics and geography
- ISBN: 978-1-4443-3209-4
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 320
- Fecha Publicación: 25/01/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés