WHAT IS ANTHROPOLOGY? (Second Edition)

Book Details

• Author: Thomas Hylland Eriksen

• Edition: Second Edition

• Binding: Hardcover

• Number of Pages: 186

• Release Date: 01-12-2019

• ISBN: 9788131610824

• Languages: English

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

About the Book

What is Anthropology? is a compelling and accessible introduction to the field of anthropology, written by Thomas Hylland Eriksen, a leading figure in the discipline. This book provides an in-depth exploration of anthropology as a way of thinking about the human world, making it an essential read for both students and general readers who are new to the subject.

The second edition includes an updated introduction, new discussions on contemporary issues such as Brexit, the rise of the populist Right in Europe, the anthropology of climate change, and social media. Through examples drawn from current affairs and traditional anthropological studies, Eriksen delves into the history of anthropology, its unique research methods, and its central concepts like society, culture, and translation.

The book is divided into two main parts:

Part 1: Entrances

• Why Anthropology?

• Key Concepts

• Ethnography

• Theories

Part 2: Fields

• Reciprocity

• Kinship

• Nature

• Thought

• Social Identity

Eriksen effectively demonstrates why anthropology is a fundamental intellectual discipline, especially in today’s complex and rapidly changing world.

About the Author

Thomas Hylland Eriksen is a Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo. He has authored numerous influential books, including Small Places, Large Issues and A History of Anthropology. Eriksen’s work focuses on the anthropology of globalization, cultural diversity, and the contemporary challenges facing societies worldwide.