Constructing Knowledge : Authority and Critique in Social Science

ISBN 10: 0803984014 / ISBN 13: 9780803984011

Edité par SAGE Publications, Incorporated, 1991

Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. N° de réf. du vendeur GRP102744281

Synopsis :

The book explores the crisis in anthropology, brought on by the sustained attacks on its long held postulates. Amongst the topics discussed are: the legitimacy of constructing knowledge about others; Western ethnocentrism inherent in concepts such as culture; construction of concepts such as "self" and "other" serving to strengthen rather than reduce racial and gender inequality; postmodern "doubt" with its emphasis on relativity of knowledge which can undermine the whole edifice of "scientific" anthropology; whether a reflexive self-critique can be sustained as an alternative to paralysis of the discipline. This text may be of interest to those involved in the practice of social science research.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Constructing Knowledge : Authority and ...
Éditeur : SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Date d'édition : 1991
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Very Good