Experiments in Holism
Theory and Practice in Contemporary Anthropology
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781444351859 | |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | August 2, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781444351859 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | August 2, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
Experiments in Holism*: Theory and Practice in Contemporary Anthropology*presents a series of essays from leading anthropologists that critically reexamine the relevance of holism as a foundational tenet of anthropology, and its theoretical and methodological potential in today's world.
- Represents the first volume to consider the modern role of holism as a central anthropological concern across a wide range of anthropological traditions
- Critically examines the past and present predicament of holism and its potential for the renewal of future practice
- Features contributions from leading anthropologists which discuss how anthropology should be re-designed in the context of a changing world
- Challenges many of contemporary anthropology's central methods, theory, and functions
Experiments in Holism*: Theory and Practice in Contemporary Anthropology*presents a series of essays from leading anthropologists that critically reexamine the relevance of holism as a foundational tenet of anthropology, and its theoretical and methodological potential in today's world.
- Represents the first volume to consider the modern role of holism as a central anthropological concern across a wide range of anthropological traditions
- Critically examines the past and present predicament of holism and its potential for the renewal of future practice
- Features contributions from leading anthropologists which discuss how anthropology should be re-designed in the context of a changing world
- Challenges many of contemporary anthropology's central methods, theory, and functions
