This book introduces basic concepts of cultural anthropology by comparing cultures of increasing scale and focusing on specific universal issues. Scale is used as the organizing principle in order to provide a basis for comparision. Instead of trying to provide encyclopaedic coverage of cultures around the world, Bodley offers extended examples of social sociocultural systems and detailed ethnographic analyses. To demonstrate the vitality of field work and to generate enthusiasm for the discipline, Bodley begins Chapter 1 with a personal account of his field work with the Ashaninka of Amazonia. Part IV on the global system offers a critical look at our global future. The text provides strong critical thinking and learning aids.
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Introduces basic concepts of cultural anthropology by comparing cultures of increasing scale and focusing on specific universal issues. Instead of encyclopaedic coverage of cultures, this book offers extended examples of social sociocultural systems and detailed ethnographic analyses.
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ISBN
9781559340175
Publisert
1994-05-01
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Vendor
Mayfield Publishing Co ,U.S.
Vekt
840 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
155 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, UP, 05
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
512

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