Social History of Anthropology in the U.S. 1st Edition



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“Tom Patterson has written a trail-blazing social and institutional history of American anthropology. He has demonstrated not only the impact that American Society has had on anthropology but also the significant impact that anthropology has had on American society. His book is a powerful wake-up call for American anthropologists to stop playing second-fiddle to cultural studies and resume their multifaceted dialogue with the American people.” ―Bruce Trigger, McGill University
“Patterson has given us a fine and politically informed history of American Anthropology that engages the big issues of American history. Why are some research questions important to US scholars and others are not? How have the nation's ideological and social projects shaped anthropologists' scholarly agendas? And, conversely, how have anthropologists across the political spectrum helped shape intellectual and political debates of national importance? Patterson's thoughtful and concise answers to these questions add an important perspective to the history of anthropology.” ―Karen Brodkin, UCLA
“From the new republic to the new economy, Tom Patterson provides a detailed and smart history of the social and political contours that have shaped the methods, theory, and anthropologists who have created and recreated the discipline in the United States. The first monograph-length history of anthropology in a generation, Patterson has written the only history of anthropology that looks beyond the academy to document the twists and turns of the political, ethical, and social issues that have and continue to impact U.S. anthropology. Beautifully written, sprightly argued, and very informative, Patterson has written a critical text that will change the way we think about and interpret the history of anthropology.” ―Lee D.Baker, Duke University
“This is an important book. It does much to re-articulate anthropological developments within the political-economic matrix that birthed them. Patterson brings long-ignored political forces to the fore, the end result being a new focus on factors overlooked by other disciplinary histories. This book should be read by all anthropologists interested in examining the links between the production and consumption of knowledge.” ―Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute
“This succinct and clearly written narrative will be worthwhile reading for anyone interested in American anthropology and should be a useful tool for anthropologists going to study, research or teach in the United States.” ―The Australian Journal of Anthropology
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- Publisher : Routledge; 1st edition (February 1, 2003)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1859734944
- ISBN-13 : 978-1859734940
- Lexile measure : 1490L
- Item Weight : 11.4 ounces
- Dimensions : 6.14 x 0.47 x 9.21 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #639,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #719 in Anthropology (Books)
- #834 in Children's Social Science Books
- #1,064 in United States History (Books)
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