A History of Anthropological Theory, Sixth Edition by Paul A Erickson

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A History of Anthropological Theory, Sixth Edition by Paul A Erickson

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The sixth edition of this bestselling text offers a concise history of anthropological theory from antiquity to the twenty-first century, with new and significantly revised sections that reflect the current state of the field.

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A History of Anthropological Theory, Sixth Edition by Paul A Erickson

For over twenty years, A History of Anthropological Theory has provided a strong foundation for understanding anthropological thinking, tracing how the discipline has evolved from its origins to the present day. The sixth edition of this important text offers substantial updates throughout, including more balanced coverage of the four fields of anthropology, an entirely new section on the Anthropocene, and significantly revised discussions of public anthropology, gender and sexuality, and race and ethnicity. Written in accessible prose and enhanced with illustrations, key terms, and study questions in each section, this text remains essential reading for those interested in studying the history of anthropology. On its own or used with the companion volume, Readings for a History of Anthropological Theory, sixth edition, this text provides comprehensive coverage in a flexible and easy-to-use format for teaching in the anthropology classroom.

Paul A. Erickson is a past professor in the Department of Anthropology at Saint Mary’s University.

Liam D. Murphy is a professor in the Department of Anthropology at California State University, Sacramento.

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ISBN 13 9781487524982
ISBN 10 1487524986
Title A History of Anthropological Theory, Sixth Edition
Author Paul A Erickson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of Toronto Press
Year published 2021-04-23
Number of pages 400
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.