Writing Culture by James Clifford

Writing Culture by James Clifford

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Summary

A collection of essays critiquing ethnography as literature. It explores the ways in which writing culture has changed the face of ethnography over the years.

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Writing Culture by James Clifford

This seminal collection of essays critiquing ethnography as literature is augmented with a new foreword by Kim Fortun, exploring the ways in which Writing Culture has changed the face of ethnography over the last 25 years.
"The ethical concerns expressed in Writing Culture are important ones" * American Ethnologist *
"Writing Culture is an invaluable book for anyone concerned about anthropology's future." * Oceania *
James Clifford is Professor, History of Consciousness Department, at the University of California, Santa Cruz. George E. Marcus is Chancellor's Professor, Department of Anthropology, at the University of California, Irvine.
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ISBN 13 9780520266025
ISBN 10 0520266021
Title Writing Culture
Author James Clifford
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of California Press
Year published 2010-10-28
Number of pages 336
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.