Arguing With Anthropology

An Introduction to Critical Theories of the Gift

Karen Sykes

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Routledge
26 May 2005

Society & Social Sciences; Society & culture: general; Sociology & anthropology; Anthropology

Arguing with Anthropology is a fresh and wholly

original guide to key elements in anthropology, which teaches the ability to think, write and argue critically. Using the famous 'question of the gift' as a master-issue for discussion, and drawing on a rich variety of methods, aims, knowledge and understanding. The books' unique hypothetical approach takes gift-theory - the science of obligation and reciprocity - as the theme of a virtual enquiry which explores how

the discipline has evolved historically, how it is applied in practice and how it can be argued with critically. By asking readers to participate in projected situations and dilemmas, and in arguments about the form and nature of enquiry, this distinctive book offers working practice of dealing with the obstacles and choices involved in anthropological study.

By: Karen Sykes
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 436g
ISBN: 9780415254441
ISBN 10: 0415254442
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 26 May 2005
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of illustrations, Acknowledgements, PART I Modernist nostalgia, PART II Postmodern reflections: historical criticism, Postmodern reflections: critiques of subjectivity, PART III A present without nostalgia, References and suggested readings, Index