Readings for a History of Anthropological Theory

By Liam D. Murphy

Book Overview

This comprehensive anthology offers over forty readings that are critical to an understanding of anthropological theory and the development of anthropology as an academic discipline.

The fifth edition maintains a strong grounding in both classical and contemporary anthropological theory with a sharpened focus on gender and anthropology and the anthropology of new media and technology. Short introductions and key terms accompany every reading, and light annotations have been added throughout. Read on its own, or paired with A History of Anthropological Theory, this anthology offers an unrivaled introduction to anthropological theory that reflects not only the history, but also the changing nature of the discipline today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442636874
• ISBN13: 9781442636873
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 664 Pages
• Weight: 2.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 7.9" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

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Erickson and Murphy's book has become the new standard text in theoretical readings in anthropology. It surpasses the others in its treatment of more current theories, and its length (it includes many more articles). I can only think of two drawbacks to the book: 1) no footnotes, which are helpful in this type of book, and 2) it is rather pricey. However, if you want the best collection currently available, you should get it.