Psychological Anthropology for the 21st Century
Author | : Jack David Eller |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 540 |
Release | : 2018-10-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780429951404 |
ISBN-13 | : 042995140X |
Rating | : 4/5 (40X Downloads) |
Download or read book Psychological Anthropology for the 21st Century written by Jack David Eller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive introduction to psychological anthropology, covering both the early history and contemporary state of the field. Eller discusses the major themes, theories, figures and publications, and provides a detailed survey of the essential and enduring relationship between anthropology and psychology. The volume charts the development, celebrates the accomplishments, critiques the inadequacies, and considers the future of a field that has made great contributions to the overall discipline of anthropology. The chapters feature rich ethnographic examples and boxes for more in-depth discussion as well as summaries and questions to support teaching and learning. This is essential reading for all students new to the study of psychological anthropology.