A History of Anthropology

by Finn Sivert Nielsen and Thomas Hylland Eriksen

Book Overview

This is a thoroughly updated and revised edition of a popular classic of modern anthropology. The authors provide summaries of 'Enlightenment', 'Romantic' and 'Victorian' anthropology, from the cultural theories of Morgan and Taylor to the often neglected contributions of German scholars. The ambiguous relationship between anthropology and national cultures is also considered.

The book provides an unparalleled account of theoretical developments...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745333524
• ISBN13: 9780745333526
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.3" x 8.8"