Psychological Anthropology for the 21st Century
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
| Author: | Jack David Eller | ISBN: | 9780429951404 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | October 3, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jack David Eller |
| ISBN: | 9780429951404 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | October 3, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
