"If there is one book that redefines anthropology for the 21st century, this is it. It is a ground-breaking study that takes us to the ethical heart of the social sciences. Using the "Yanomami "controversy as a lens for examining anthropology itself, Borofsky asks anthropologists -- from introductory students to advanced scholars -- how we should craft the values that define our work and ourselves. This is an essential book for our times."--Carolyn Nordstrom, University Notre Dame "What better way to learn anthropology ...
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"If there is one book that redefines anthropology for the 21st century, this is it. It is a ground-breaking study that takes us to the ethical heart of the social sciences. Using the "Yanomami "controversy as a lens for examining anthropology itself, Borofsky asks anthropologists -- from introductory students to advanced scholars -- how we should craft the values that define our work and ourselves. This is an essential book for our times."--Carolyn Nordstrom, University Notre Dame "What better way to learn anthropology than through one of its great controversies? Written in a lucid and concise manner, "Yanomami" is really two books in one: First, it is a riveting, issues-oriented text that is ideal for sparking interest and provoking discussion among introductory students; second it is an invaluable analysis of critical disciplinary questions that every anthropologist and anthropologist-in-the-making need ponder."--Alex Hinton, Rutgers University
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New. Raises questions central to the field of anthropology-questions concerning the practice of fieldwork, the production of knowledge, and anthropology's intellectual and ethical vision of itself. This book discusses the Yanomami controversy, identifies the ethical dilemmas of the controversy and assesses the state of anthropology. Series: California Series in Public Anthropology. Num Pages: 391 pages, 28 b/w photographs, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1KL; JFSL9; JHBC; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 570. 2004. illustrated edition. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 372 p. Contains: Illustrations, black & white. California Public Anthropology. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
