Introducing Anthropology: A Graphic Guide

by Merryl Wyn Davies

Book Overview

Anthropology originated as the study of 'primitive' cultures. But the notion of 'primitive' exposes presumptions of 'civilized' superiority and the right of the West to speak for 'less evolved' others. With the fall of Empire, anthropology became suspect and was torn by dissension from within. Did anthropology serve as a 'handmaiden to colonialism'? Is it a 'science' created by racism to prove racism? Can it aid communication between cultures, or...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1840463643
• ISBN13: 9781840463644
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Icon Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

A cartoon introduction

This is kind of a neat book, but not what I was looking for. It's a VERY basic comic book of sorts to give you a very general idea of anthropology terms and ideas. If you're looking for an anthro for dummies type thing, this isn't it.