Anthropology and Autobiography

by Judith Okely and Helen Callaway

Book Overview

Anthropological writings by anthropologists in the field have long been a valuable tool to the profession. But until now, the theoretical implications of its use have not been fully explored. Anthropology and Autobiography provides unique insights into the fieldwork, autobiographical materials and/or textual critiques of anthropologists, many of whose ethnographies are already familiar. It considers the role of the anthropologist as fieldworker...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415051894
• ISBN13: 9780415051897
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.4"