Introducing Anthropology: A Graphic Guide
(Part of the Graphic Guides Series and Introducing Graphic Guides Series)
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Book Overview
Anthropology originated as the study of 'primitive' cultures. But the notion of 'primitive' exposes presumptions of 'civilized' superiority and the right of the West to speak for 'less evolved' others. With the fall of Empire, anthropology became suspect and was torn by dissension from within. Did anthropology serve as a 'handmaiden to colonialism'? Is it a 'science' created by racism to prove racism? Can it aid communication between cultures, or...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1840463643
ISBN13:9781840463644
Release Date:July 2002
Publisher:Icon Books
Length:176 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.5" x 8.1"
Customer Reviews
1 rating
A cartoon introduction
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is kind of a neat book, but not what I was looking for. It's a VERY basic comic book of sorts to give you a very general idea of anthropology terms and ideas. If you're looking for an anthro for dummies type thing, this isn't it.
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