Anthropology Matters, Third Edition

Shirley Fedorak (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

288 Seiten

2017 | 3rd edition
University of Toronto Press (Verlag)
978-1-4875-9321-6 (ISBN)

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The third edition of this bestselling book introduces readers to anthropology, and the world around it, by connecting important concepts to current global issues. A question-based approach encourages readers to understand specific issues in a broader cross-cultural context while building an appreciation for anthropology’s role in developing global citizenship.

This edition has been updated and revised throughout, including discussion of technology, design anthropology, and the effects of social media on cultural change. As well, two new chapters, one on global responsibility for refugees, and the other on human trafficking as a form of modern-day slavery, make the text particularly relevant.

Shirley A. Fedorak has taught at the University of Saskatchewan and the American College of Cairo. She is the author of a number of textbooks including Global Issues: A Cross-Cultural Perspective (2013), and Pop Culture: The Culture of Everyday Life (2009). She now lives in Penang, Malaysia where she continues to write.

Thematic Guide to Content
Author Profile
Acknowledgments
Organization of the Text
Introduction

Part One: How Does Anthropology Work?
1. What Are the Challenges in Ethnographic Fieldwork, and How Is Ethnographic Research Changing?
2. Of What Use Is Anthropology in the Business World?
3. What Roles Do Anthropologists Play in Language Retention and Revitalization, and Are Heritage Languages an Endangered Species?

Part Two: Why Does Anthropology Matter?
4. Is Globalization and Transnational Mobility Fuelling Modern-Day Slavery?
5. What Are the Underlying Reasons for Ethnic and Sectarian Conflict?
6. How Does Body Image Affect Self-Esteem, Well-Being, and Identity?
7. Is Female Circumcision a Violation of Human Rights or a Cherished Cultural Tradition?
8. What Are the Socio-economic, Religious, and Political Implications of Same-Sex Marriage and Changing Family Structure?
9. Is Social Media Changing and Reshaping Culture?
10. Does the Global Community Have a Moral Responsibility to Assist Displaced Persons?
11. What Benefits Do NGOs Provide Developing Countries, and How Can Their Presence Generate New Challenges?
12. Is the Practice of Purdah and Veiling Oppressive to Women or an Expression of Their Identity?

Conclusion
Glossary
References
Sources
Index

Erscheinungsdatum	30.03.2017
Verlagsort	Toronto
Sprache	englisch
Maße	197 x 241 mm
Gewicht	770 g
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie ► Völkerkunde (Naturvölker)
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
ISBN-10	1-4875-9321-X / 148759321X
ISBN-13	978-1-4875-9321-6 / 9781487593216
Zustand	Neuware