Applying Cultural Anthropology: An Introductory Reader

Podolefsky, Aaron; Brown, Peter J.; Lacy, Scott M.

ISBN 10: 0073405337 / ISBN 13: 9780073405339

Edité par McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua, 2008

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Synopsis :

Applying Cultural Anthropology: An Introductory Reader is a collection of articles that provide compelling examples of applied research in cultural anthropology. In this age of globalization and increased cultural intolerance, the basic messages of public anthropology are more important than ever. The eighth edition offers 8 new readings and a new chart at the beginning of the text to help instructors and students locate key themes and topics.

À propos de l'auteur: Peter J. Brown teaches at Emory University. He is a professor in the Department of Anthropology, Emory College of Arts and Sciences and also a professor in the Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health. He serves as the Director of Emorys Center for Health, Culture and Society. He has co-edited : The Anthropology of Infectious Diseases; Emerging Illnesses and Society: Negotiating the Public Health Agenda; Applying Anthropology (9th edition); and Applying Cultural Anthropology (8th edition). His research primarily deals with sociocultural aspects of malaria and its control, and he serves on a malaria-related Scientific Advisory Committee for the World Health Organization. He has an additional research interest on cultural issues in obesity and its related chronic diseases. Recipient of several teaching awards, he is a director of a new program "Global Health, Culture and Society" at Emory College.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Applying Cultural Anthropology: An ...
Éditeur : McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Langua
Date d'édition : 2008
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : Good
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