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Perspectives on Culture : a Critical Introduction To Theory in Cultural Anthropology (04 Edition)

by Homayun Sidky

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This book provides a critical introduction to theory in cultural anthropologyfrom the perspective of the philosophy of science. It imparts the analytical skills needed to assess the often contradictory claims to knowledge and theoretical perspectives encountered in the study of general anthropology. KEY TOPICS Chapter topics cover science and anthropology: epistemological questions, evolutionism and the beginnings of anthropology during the nineteenth century, the Diffusionists, historical particularism, functionalism and modern anthropology, structural-functionalism, French structuralism, ethnoscience and cognitive anthropology, symbolic anthropology and the interpretation of culture, scientific anthropology, materialist and Marxist anthropology, postmodern anthropology, and anthropology in the 21st century. For individuals seeking reliable, valid knowledge about humankind, human behavior, and the evolution and operation of sociocultural systems.

Synopsis:

This book provides a critical introduction to theory in cultural anthropology—from the perspective of the philosophy of science. It imparts the analytical skills needed to assess the often contradictory claims to knowledge and theoretical perspectives encountered in the study of general anthropology. KEY TOPICS Chapter topics cover science and anthropology: epistemological questions, evolutionism and the beginnings of anthropology during the nineteenth century, the Diffusionists, historical particularism, functionalism and modern anthropology, structural-functionalism, French structuralism, ethnoscience and cognitive anthropology, symbolic anthropology and the interpretation of culture, scientific anthropology, materialist and Marxist anthropology, postmodern anthropology, and anthropology in the 21st century. For individuals seeking reliable, valid knowledge about humankind, human behavior, and the evolution and operation of sociocultural systems.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780130931344
Subtitle:
A Critical Introduction to Theory in Cultural Anthropology
Author:
Sidky, Homayun
Author:
Sidky, H.
Publisher:
Prentice Hall
Location:
Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Ethnology
Subject:
Anthropology - Cultural
Subject:
Anthropology - General
Subject:
Ethnology -- Philosophy.
Subject:
Ethnology -- History.
Copyright:
2004
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
pt. 2
Publication Date:
December 2003
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
College/higher education:
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
531
Dimensions:
9.13x7.09x.80 in. 1.67 lbs.
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