What Anthropologists Do

by Veronica Strang

Why should you study anthropology? How will it enable you to understand human behaviour? And what will you learn that will equip you to enter working life? This book describes what studying anthropology actually means in practice, and explores the many career options available to those trained in anthropology. Anthropology gets under the surface of social and cultural diversity to understand people’s beliefs and values, and how these guide the different lifeways that these create. This accessible book presents a lively introduction to the ways in which anthropology's unique research methods and conceptual frameworks can be employed in a very wide range of fields, from environmental concerns to human rights, through business, social policy, museums and marketing. This updated edition includes an additional chapter on anthropology and interdisciplinarity. This is an essential primer for undergraduates studying introductory courses to anthropology, and any reader who wants to know what anthropology is about.

Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction

278 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[BuzzBuzz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Utile piccolo volume per chi vuole farsi un'idea di come la competenza antropologia possa servire anche per questioni molto pratiche e per gli aspiranti antropologi stufi di sentirsi dire che è una materia di fuffa.

[Sarah Leeuwestein]

Very basic overview in the fields of anthropology, good for introductory level.

[Courtney Mosier Warren · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful for anthropology students looking to specialize in their studies.

[Abdulmalik · Rating 3 out of 5]

Such a remarkable book

[Ryan Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second time reading this book, though I read the second edition. Strang covers major areas of focus for anthropologists, specifically emphasizing the applied dimensions of the discipline. A great text for undergrads and grad students in addition to anyone interested in learning about the diverse skills and projects of anthropologists.