Talking about People: Readings in Cultural Anthropology [Paperback]

William A. Haviland (Author), Luis A. Vivanco (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0767405137 | ISBN-13: 978-0767405133 | Publication Date: January 9, 2002 | Edition: 3

A supplementary reader for cultural anthropology courses that consists entirely of contemporary articles that are global in both authorship and perspective. Recognizing the centrality of fieldwork to anthropological knowledge, the Third Edition includes essays that deal specifically with the nature and dilemmas of fieldwork. These essays, several of which have been commissioned especially for this volume, consider the changing status of the field, the nature of anthropological learning in the field, and ethical issues and dilemmas

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William A. Gordon is a full-time author and publisher. His previous books include The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book, Shot on This Site: A Traveler's Guide to the Places and Locations Used to Film Famous Movies and Television Shows, and Four Dead in Ohio: Was There a Conspiracy at Kent State? He lives in Southern California. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 258 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 3 edition (January 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0767405137
• ISBN-13: 978-0767405133
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,622,335 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Although the book was in very good condition it took almost 4 weeks for the book to arrive. I am not sure whether this has to do with the seller or the post-office, however other books ordered at the same time through other sellers arrived weeks earlier.