Anthropological Lives : An Introduction to the Profession of Anthropology

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Domínguez, Virginia R., author.

French, Brigittine M., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Anthropology--Vocational guidance.

Anthropology.

Place of Publication:

Rutgers University Press

Summary:

"Anthropological Lives introduces readers to what it is like to be a professional anthropologist. It focuses on the work anthropologists do, the passions they have, the way that being an anthropologist affects the kind of life they lead. The book draws heavily on the experiences of twenty anthropologists interviewed by Virginia R. Dominguez and Brigittine M. French, as well as on the experiences of the two coauthors. Many different kinds of anthropologists are represented, and the book makes a point of discussing their commonalities as well as their differences. Some of the anthropologists included work in the academy, some work outside the academy, and some work in institutions like museums. Included are cultural anthropologists, linguistic anthropologists, medical anthropologists, biological anthropologists, practicing anthropologists, and anthropological archaeologists. A fascinating look behind the curtain, the stories in Anthropological Lives will inform anyone who has ever wondered what you do with a degree in anthropology"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction: The profession of anthropology and what it means to be an anthropologist

First encounters with anthropology and its attractions

Anthropology as a choice and a profession

Anthropologists' work, locations, institutions, and successes

Anthropologists' passions, challenges, and frustrations

Thinking like/with anthropologists.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9780813597409

0813597404