Author : Mike Morris
Release : 2013-04-10
Genre : Social Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 341/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology by : Mike Morris
Download or read book Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology written by Mike Morris. This book was released on 2013-04-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical and accessible, this dictionary is designed to enlightenthose newly engaged in anthropological study or seeking a quickguide to the field. Fills a need for a beginner’s pocket guide to thefar-reaching and complex field of anthropology, including over 800detailed entries and the intellectual background of terms Written in plain, jargon-free language, for readers withoutextensive background in the field Features brief, conceptual definitions of terms,bibliographical references to anthropological classics, relatedworks for background reading and further research The user-friendly format includes bold terms featured elsewherein the book, extensive cross-references, and indexes of names,peoples, places and subjects Incorporates related terminology from allied fields such associology, economics and geography