The Routledge Companion to Contemporary Anthropology

Book Details:

• Author: Simon Coleman

• Brand: Routledge

• Edition: 1

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 530

• Release Date: 25-May-2019

• ISBN: 9780367199685

• Language: English

• Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches

Product Description:

The Routledge Companion to Contemporary Anthropology is an essential guide and reference source, offering a deep dive into key contemporary perspectives and approaches within the field of anthropology. Created by an international team of scholars, this collection provides a thorough overview of the transformations that are shaping the discipline today.

With a diverse, interdisciplinary range of essays, the book not only addresses the major concerns and issues in modern anthropology but also reflects on how the field is constructed through academic texts, classroom interactions, and engagements with various publics. The volume highlights the evolving nature of anthropology, showcasing its ongoing dialogue with other academic disciplines.

This work demonstrates that contemporary issues—such as globalization, law and politics, collaborative archaeology, economics, religion, citizenship and community, health, and the environment—can be powerfully analyzed from an anthropological perspective.

The Routledge Companion to Contemporary Anthropology is a vital resource for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamic, multifaceted nature of modern anthropology.