Development Anthropology is a detailed examination of how anthropology is used in international development projects. Written from a practitioner's standpoint, and containing numerous examples and case studies, the book aims to provide students with a comprehensive overview of what development anthropologists do, how they do it, and what problems they encounter in their work. The first part of the book looks at the evolution of both applied anthropology and international development, and how these have been involved with each other since the 1950s. The second, and main, part of the...
Development Anthropology is a detailed examination of how anthropology is used in international development projects. Written from a practition...
An essential career-planning resource, A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology presents a comprehensive account of contemporary anthropological practice written primarily by anthropological practitioners
Engagingly written and instructive accounts of practice by anthropological professionals working in corporations, governmental, entrepreneurial, and educational settings
Provides essential guidance on applying anthropological principles on the job: what works well and what must be learned
Emphasizes the value of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous...
An essential career-planning resource, A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology presents a comprehensive account of contemporary anthropologica...
Anthropologist practitioners work outside the confines of the university, putting their knowledge and skills to work on significant problems in a wide variety of different contexts. The demand for anthropologist practitioners is strong and growing; practice is in many ways the leading edge of anthropology today, and one of the most exciting aspects of the discipline. How can anthropology students prepare themselves to become practitioners? This book is specifically designed to help students, including those in more traditional training programs, prepare for a career in putting anthropology...
Anthropologist practitioners work outside the confines of the university, putting their knowledge and skills to work on significant problems in a w...
Anthropologist practitioners work outside the confines of the university, putting their knowledge and skills to work on significant problems in a wide variety of different contexts. The demand for anthropologist practitioners is strong and growing; practice is in many ways the leading edge of anthropology today, and one of the most exciting aspects of the discipline. How can anthropology students prepare themselves to become practitioners? This book is specifically designed to help students, including those in more traditional training programs, prepare for a career in putting anthropology...
Anthropologist practitioners work outside the confines of the university, putting their knowledge and skills to work on significant problems in a w...