Applied Anthropology: Tools and Perspectives for Contemporary Practice

by Alexander M. Ervin

Book Overview

The most up-to-date and accessible text on the subject, Applied Anthropology provides the skills, perspectives, and methodologies needed when working in today's communities and organizations. An invaluable resource, this practical book answers the question, "What can I do with a degree in Anthropology?" In addition to a focus on method, this book provides a solid foundation in the history, activities, and ethical concerns of applied anthropology...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205414095
• ISBN13: 9780205414093
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Very useful

I can recommend this book particularly for a beginning graduate level course in applied cultural anthropology. The author uses a case study approach for the most part, drawn largely from his own considerable experience in Canada. He stresses the importance of public policy in anthropological practice. His approach is more methodological than subject oriented. Instead of chapters on medical anthropology, development anthropology, and the anthropology of business, he offers chapters on needs assessment, program evaluation, social impact assessment, focus groups, survey questionnaires, rapid assessment procedures, and participatory research. I believe this is exactly what the budding applied anthropologist needs to know. The book provides an effective foundation for the development of an applied `tool-kit' that is necessary for practice.