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Concise dictionary of social and cultural anthropology

Title
Concise dictionary of social and cultural anthropology / Mike Morris.
Author
Morris, Mike (Michael Ashley)
Publication
Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.

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Description
xii, 308 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
Summary
"The Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology is an accessible, hands-on guide to the hundreds of terms a student of anthropology or general reader will encounter in dealing with anthropological and ethnographic literature. It includes related terminology from allied fields such as sociology, economics and geography. The focus is on key concepts in anthropology, with a number of biographies included to identify influential figures who have formulated central theories and conducted its most famous field research among other cultures around the world. Extensive bibliographical references provide pointers for further research. Anthropology is a relatively young discipline with a complex history. Its research encompasses hundreds of cultures and provides a valuable perspective on an increasingly globalized world. Written by a researcher and librarian expert in the fields of social and cultural anthropology, this Concise Dictionary offers an invaluable reference to the terminology and accomplishments of this far-reaching and diverse field"--
Donor/Sponsor
Purchased with the Jeremiah Kaplan Endowment for the Social Sciences.
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Note
  • "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 the field. Fills a need for a beginner's 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"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Call Number
JFE 12-3307
ISBN
  • 9781444332094 (hardback)
  • 1444332090 (hardback)
  • 9781444366983 (paperback)
  • 144436698X (paperback)
LCCN
2011036442
OCLC
YBP 2011036442
Author
Morris, Mike (Michael Ashley)
Title
Concise dictionary of social and cultural anthropology / Mike Morris.
Imprint
Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Research Call Number
JFE 12-3307
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