Anthropological Praxis: Translating Knowledge Into Action

by Editors *, Shirley J Fiske, Robert M. Wulff

Book Overview

This text presents 25 original case studies that show working anthropologists solving problems in government and industry. The chapters are expanded versions of the 1981-1983 winning entries from the annual Praxis competition. In each chapter, the author describes the targeted problem or issue, his or her role as an anthropologist, the specific anthropological skills or knowledge used, and the results of the work. These in-depth studies demonstrate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813303141
• ISBN13: 9780813303147
• Release Date: October 1987
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 9.0"