Readings for a History of Anthropological Theory, Second Edition

By Liam D. Murphy

Book Overview

This comprehensive anthology presents 34 readings that are critical to an understanding of anthropological theory and the development of anthropology as an academic discipline. The readings have broad anthropological appeal, emphasizing cultural anthropology in the North American and European traditions. Thematic coverage begins with nineteenth-century foundations and forerunners, before moving on to the early and mid-twentieth century when anthropology comes of age. The last section looks at numerous late twentieth-century and early twenty-first-century developments in anthropological theory, including feminist anthropology, postmodernity, medical anthropology, and globalization.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551117606
• ISBN13: 9781551117607
• Release Date: March 2006
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.9" x 7.0"

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.