We, the Alien: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

by Paul Bohannan

We, The Alien is a genuine attempt by the author to do something different with the presentation of cultural anthropology. It is devoted to the idea that cultural anthropology an important topic for all individuals to explore because it provides a means for people to gain new insights about themselves and to stretch their imaginations. The book’s approachable, humanistic discussions offer different points of view. Readers can examine their own and other cultures from the outside looking in. The goal of the book is to promote ethnographic insight. The author, a widely respected senior anthropologist whose earlier books established the standards of relevance, readability, and professional concern, introduces all the primary subfields of anthropology as well as areas of specialization with a quiet tone of authority that is both personal and inspiring. (Not-for-sale instructor resource material available to college and university faculty only; contact the publisher directly.)

Genres: Anthropology

344 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

Reviews

[Laura Prades · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you want to start studying Anthropology, this is your book. If you are interested in knowing what anthropologists do, Paul Bohannan is the right one to explain it. After this book, you will see the world very differently.

[Owaahh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cultural knowledge junkies, this is the one!

[Marcos H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Libro absolutamente indispensable para cualquiera que se quiera iniciar en el conocimiento exhaustivo de los conceptos básicos de la ciencia antropológica. Escrito con un estilo claro y sencillo, abarca prácticamente todas las esferas principales de la antropología, con un nivel de profundidad esquemático pero satisfactorio.