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This is the first introductory text that focuses on social anthropological research using Canadian examples and perspectives. In this groundbreaking new book, Edward Hedican provides undergraduate students with a solid background on the theoretical and applied aspects of anthropology, while exploring the rich history of the discipline in a Canadian context.
In ten concise chapters, readers are introduced to the basic conceptual building blocks of introductory anthropology in a refreshingly succinct and engaging way. With a strong focus on Canadian theory, this book includes discussion of evolutionism, feminism, anthropology, marriage and the family, and political economy.
Reviews and Comments
"The major strength of this work is the author's grasp of Canadian material. He writes about Canadian issues lucidly for Intro Level students and makes it interesting." Christine Elsey, University of the Fraser Valley
"It will be a very resourceful tool for those who teach and learn about cultural anthropology in Canada. [...]The book is not duplicating any existing material, [and] I think it will make a significant contribution to Canadian anthropology." Maria Cristina Manzano-Munguia, St. Francis Xavier University
Edward Hedican is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Guelph, where he has taught for thirty-two years. He has conducted extensive field work among the Anishenabe of northern Ontario and among farmers in Donegal, Ireland.
Details
Published:
January 2012
ISBN-13:
978-1-55130-407-6
Format:
310pp, Paperback
Table Of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: The Scope of Anthropology
Chapter 2: Anthropology in Canada
Chapter 3: Explanation, Generalization, and Theory
Chapter 4: From Evolutionism to Feminist Anthropology
Chapter 5: Research Design, Strategies, and Methods
Chapter 6: Marriage and the Family
Chapter 7: Kinship, Descent, and Affinity
Chapter 8: Political Economy
Chapter 9: Ethnicity and Identity
Chapter 10: Anthropology in the Future
Glossary
References
Index
CSPI is proud to announce the publishing of our new title, Social Anthropology: Canadian Perspectives on Culture and Society, by Edward Hedican. This book represents a new direction for CSPI’s high calibre social sciences publishing program with a foray into Anthropology. Look for Social Anthropology to be joined by Marcel Danesi’s Linguistic Anthropology later this year. Needless to say, we are very excited!
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