The Anthropology of Self and Behavior

by Gerald M. Erchak

Book Overview

Gerald Erchak's engaging book stakes out a position in the field of psychological anthropology. He addresses himself primarily to students in the field, and also to specialists who want a clearly presented approach. He argues that culture shapes the human self and behavior, and that the self and behavior are in turn adapted to culture. After defining basic concepts and debates in the field, Erchak takes up the topics of socialization, gender, sexuality,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813517621
• ISBN13: 9780813517629
• Release Date: March 1992
• Publisher: Rutgers University Press
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"