Think Like an Anthropologist (Paperback)

Matthew Engelke

ISBN 10: 0141983221 / ISBN 13: 9780141983226

Edité par Penguin Books Ltd, London, 2017

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Paperback. Essential reading for anyone who wants a fresh take on our cultural values that goes beyond economics, psychology and politicsWhat is anthropology? What can it tell us about the world around us? And why do we need it?For well over one hundred years, social and cultural anthropologists have traversed the world from Melanesia to suburban England, Taipei to Wall Street, uncovering surprising facts, patterns, predilections and, sometimes, the inexplicable, in terms of how humans organize their lives and articulate their values. By weaving together theories and examples from around the world, Matthew Engelke brilliantly shows why anthropology matters- not only because it helps us understand other points of view, but also because in the process, it reveals something about ourselves too. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Think Like an Anthropologist (Paperback)
• Éditeur: Penguin Books Ltd, London
• Date de parution: 2017
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0141983221
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780141983226
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: new

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Synopsis

'Subtle and self-reflexive. . . an excellent overview of the debates and issues that have shaped this hugely influential social science' - Guardian

How does anthropology help us understand who we are?
What can it tell us about culture, from Melanesia to the City of London?
Why does it matter?

For well over one hundred years, social and cultural anthropologists have traversed the world from urban Zimbabwe to suburban England, Beijing to Barcelona, uncovering surprising facts, patterns, predilections and, sometimes, the inexplicable, in terms of how humans organize their lives and articulate their values. By weaving together theories and examples from around the world, Matthew Engelke brilliantly shows why anthropology matters: not only because it allows us to understand other points of view, but also because in the process, it reveals something about ourselves too.

À propos de l?auteur

Matthew Engelke is Professor of Anthropology at the London School of Economics. A prize-winning author and teacher, he is also past Editor of the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute and has written for the Guardian, The Times, and Public Books.