A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0470674598 ISBN 13 : 9780470674598

Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2013

Synopsis

An essential career-planning resource, A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology presents a comprehensive account of contemporary anthropological practice written primarily by anthropological practitioners

• Engagingly written and instructive accounts of practice by anthropological professionals working in corporations, governmental, entrepreneurial, and educational settings
• Provides essential guidance on applying anthropological principles on the job: what works well and what must be learned
• Emphasizes the value of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous learning as key elements to success in non-academic careers
• Highlights the range of successful career options for practitioners, describes significant sectors of professional activity, and discusses key issues, concerns, and controversies in the field
• Chapters examine key practice sectors such as freelancing, managing a consulting firm, working for government, non-profits, and corporations, and the domains of health, industry, education, international development, and the military

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Riall W. Nolan is Professor of Anthropology at Purdue University. He worked overseas for nearly twenty years as a practicing anthropologist, in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, mainly in international development. He writes and consults on issues of international development, international education, cross-cultural adaptation, and practicing anthropology.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0470674598
• ISBN 13: 9780470674598
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 432
• Éditeur: Nolan Riall
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• Personne responsable: non disponible