New History of Anthropology

<i>A New History of Anthropology</i> collects original writings from pre-eminent scholars to create a sophisticated but accessible guide to the development of the field.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Re-examines the history of anthropology through the lens of the new globalized world<br /> </li> <li>Provides a comprehensive history of the discipline, from its prehistory in the ‘age of exploration’ through to anthropology’s current condition and its relationship with other disciplines<br /> </li> <li>Places ideas and practices within the context of their time and place of origin<br /> </li> <li>Looks at anthropology’s role in colonization, early traditions in the field, and topical issues from various periods in the field’s history, and examines its relationship to other disciplines</li> </ul>