Applying Anthropology

by Aaron Podolefsky, Peter J. Brown

This supplementary reader is composed of 49 classic and contemporary articles that demonstrate the significant contributions that anthropologists make; the emphasis is on the applicability of anthropology to understanding and improving the present day human condition. Whether debating the merits of a career in anthropology or questioning why the subject should be studied, students will grow to appreciate anthropology's widespread uses, from conducting market research to working with refugee communities.

Genres: Anthropology

384 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1989

Reviews

[Mari · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great introduction to anthropology, particularly for a student. Short essays address a range of issues from polyandry in Tibet to household workers in Western Europe. My favorite was "Reading Shakespeare in the Bush," about a young woman's attempt to explain "Hamlet" to her new neighbors in the African bush. Provides a basic foundation of linguistics, sociology, and archeology as well.