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Readings for a History of Anthropological Theory, Third Edition

edited by Paul A. Erickson & Liam D. Murphy

Publisher
University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division
Initial publish date
Apr 2010
Category
General, Cultural, General, Physical
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781442600690
    Publish Date
    Apr 2010
    List Price
    $68.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781442686571
    Publish Date
    Sep 2013
    List Price
    $55.95

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Description

This comprehensive anthology presents 40 readings that are critical to an understanding of anthropological theory and the development of anthropology as an academic discipline. The readings have broad anthropological appeal, emphasizing social and cultural anthropology.

The third edition has been completely revised throughout and organized to work more closely alongside the companion overview text, A History of Anthropological Theory. It includes six new readings as well as two original essays written by contemporary anthropologists on "Why Theory Matters." These new essays help ground the more abstract readings in the collection. The glossary has been significantly expanded and the discussion questions have been revised. The result is a volume that offers not only a strong foundation in the history of the discipline but also a good overview of developments in twentieth- and twenty-first-century anthropological theory, including feminist anthropology, postmodernity, medical anthropology, globalization, postcolonialism, and public anthropology.

About the authors

Paul A. Erickson is Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at Saint Mary's University in Halifax.

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Liam D. Murphy is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at California State University, Sacramento.

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