A History of Anthropological Theory

by Paul A. Erickson, Liam D. Murphy

This overview of the history of anthropological theory provides a comprehensive history from antiquity through to the twenty-first century, with a focus on the twentieth century and beyond. Unlike other volumes, it also offers a four-field introduction to theory. As a stand-alone text, or used in conjunction with the companion volume Readings for a History of Anthropological Theory , Erickson and Murphy offer a comprehensive, affordable, and contemporary introduction to anthropological theory.

The third edition has been updated and fully revised throughout to closely parallel the presentation in the companion reader, making it easier to use both books in tandem. New original essays by contemporary theorists bring theories to life, and portraits of important theorists make it a handsome volume. Sources and suggested readings have been updated, and glossary definitions have been updated, streamlined, and standardized.

Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, History, Textbooks, Social Science, Read For School, College

Paperback

First published May 1, 1998

About the author

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Dr. Paul A. Anderson, Ph.D. (Connecticut), is Professor of Anthropology at Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Reviews

[Riversue · Rating 4 out of 5]

These types of books are often quite unreadable but this one was an enjoyable and enlightening read.

[Brianna Herndon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good overview, but the definitions in this book were really not good. For most underlined terms, the book would talk about them as if you already knew what they meant, never giving a precise definition in the text. Although there was a glossary of terms at the end of the book, they were often one sentence long, not providing nearly the amount of information or clarity that I desired.

[Matthew Ledrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

An invaluable and immensely readable text.

There are two types of anthropological texts: accessible to the general public, and not.

This is the former. :)

[Repa Kustipia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buku yang cukup lengkap untuk membedah teori dalam antropologi terutama pada hal yang berbeda.
Sebagai antropolog yanh telah mampu mendiskusikan teori tanpa selalu harus mengartikulasikan apa artinya sendiri atau kepada orang lain.

Hal ini terutama benar dalam "sejarah antropologi sebagai teori" dengan penjelasan sebuah topik wacana antropologis yang mapan dimana Teori dan teoretikus bisa menjadi penting dan berpengaruh,

Antropolog mencoba membentuk garis keturunan nenek moyang secara teoretis karena sejarah evolusi dimana keturunannya memposisikan diri untuk mendapatkan identitas teoretis dalam sudut pandang yang berdeda namun historis.

Buku yang tidak terlalu mudah dibaca, namun lengkap, jika merasa kurang lengkap, disilakan mengecek rujukan aslinya pada referensi yang digunakan, karena catatan kaki saja tidak lengkap.

[Alyssa Eve]

I do believe I will continue to reference this book for the entirety of my career, it is a good jumping off point to delve deeper into specific theorists that are relevant to my work and the works I engage with.

[Anthony Shull · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great, short, introduction to anthropological theory. Hits the highlights in a way that you can explore more with theories that interest you without getting bogged down in long expisitions of theories in which you have less interest.

[Kim Shively · Rating 5 out of 5]

I use this in my class - it has a substantial update in this latest edition.

[Georgia Swanson · Rating 3 out of 5]

accessible, helpful synthesis after taking a whole course on the history of anthropological thought.

[Phoenix2 · Rating 3 out of 5]

a really nice journey through the history of anthropology.

[Lori Whitman · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great overview without being too dry and maintaining neutrality.