Experiments in Holism: Theory and Practice in Contemporary Anthropology
Otto, Ton, and Bubandt, Nils (2010) Experiments in Holism: Theory and Practice in Contemporary Anthropology. Wiley-Blackwell, West Sussex, UK.
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Abstract
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
Item ID: | 15822 |
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Item Type: | Book (Edited) |
ISBN: | 978-1-4443-3323-7 |
Date Deposited: | 19 Apr 2011 22:00 |
FoR Codes: | 16 STUDIES IN HUMAN SOCIETY > 1601 Anthropology > 160104 Social and Cultural Anthropology @ 100% |
SEO Codes: | 97 EXPANDING KNOWLEDGE > 970116 Expanding Knowledge through Studies of Human Society @ 100% |
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