EAN: 9780745399652

WHAT IS ANTHROPOLOGY? - THOMAS HYLLAND ERIKSEN ...

Leading anthropologist Thomas Hylland Eriksen shows how anthropology is a revolutionary way of
thinking about the human world. Perfect for students  but also for those who have never
encountered anthropology before  this book explores the key issues in an exciting and
innovative way. Lucid and accessible  What is Anthropology? draws examples from current affairs
as well as previous anthropological studies. He looks at the history of anthropology  its
unique research methods and some of its central concepts  such as society  culture and
translation. This second edition contains a new introduction  as well as updates throughout.
New content includes discussions about Brexit  the rise of the populist Right in Europe  the
anthropology of climate change and social media. What is Anthropology? shows in persuasive ways
why anthropology is a fundamental intellectual discipline  perhaps more so in the 21st century
than ever before.

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