About this title: When it was first published in 1973, with a revised edition in 1983, Adam Kuper's entertaining account of half a century of British social anthropology provoked strong reactions. As Man , the journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute, put it in its review of the book: His audacity in desacrilising the godlike founding fathers of our discipline and presenting them as human beings, warts and all, has predictably roused fury in some quarters: it was nonetheless necessary and salutary action.' During the last ten years, significant developments have occurred within British and European ...
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Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: Revised ed.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul, London: Boston
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780710094094ISBN:0710094094
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. occasion underlining; some marks(lines) in margins; cover has edgewear/a few creases. x, 228 p.; 22 cm. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. read more
Description: Good + ANTHROPOLOGY. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. X + 228 PAGES. Includes preface, conclusion, appendix, name index, & subject index. "The author describes the careers of the major theorists, their ideas and their contributions, and analyzes the intellectual and institutional context. " Some edgewear, rubbing, & soiling to covers & spine. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1996
ISBN-13:9780415118958ISBN:0415118956
Description: Good. Books have varying amounts of wear and highlighting. Usually ships within 24 hours in quality packaging. Satisfaction guaranteed. read more
Description: Good. 0415118956 Textbook 3rd edition. CD NOT INCLUDED. Light dirt, wear, fading, or curling of cover or spine. Cover has used book stickers or residue. Good binding. NO apparent loose pages. NO apparent missing pages. Moderate writing and highlighting. JG. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE
Date Published: 1983
ISBN-13:9780710094094ISBN:0710094094
Description: Published by Routledge in 1983. Binding: Paperback. Number of pages: 238. Condition: Good. Used book but in Good Condition for sensible price. #8487643 Shipped from UK. Delivery is usually 2-3 working days from order by Royal Mail, International Delivery is by Airmail. read more
Description: New. PLEASE NOTE: All books are promptly imported from the UK using DHL or Royal Mail international mail WITH TRACKING NUMBER. Delivery is typically 5-10 working days. Please do not select expedited shipping. Professional and reliable bookseller (est.1987). This substantially revised and updated third edition takes the critical and historical account of British anthropology from mid-nineteenth century up to the present day, discussing the significant developments of the last ten years. read more
Edition: 3rd
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Routledge, UK
ISBN-13:9780415118958ISBN:0415118956
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