Applied Anthropology

Author : Sheena Nahm,Cortney Hughes Rinker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317428039

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Applied Anthropology by Sheena Nahm,Cortney Hughes Rinker Pdf

This collection brings together recent innovative work in applied and practicing anthropology. Organised around the theme of unexpectedness, it examines some of the novel spaces, topics, and methods that anthropologists are involved with. The volume emphasises non-traditional settings and demonstrates the important role of anthropology in addressing some of the pressing issues facing society today. The contributors offer detailed ethnographic examples from their own research and work that give students valuable insight and advice. Drawn mainly from the United States, the case studies illustrate the diverse arenas in which anthropologists operate, from law and finance to education and health care. Simultaneous consideration is given to practical applications, theoretical reflections, and professional experiences.

Author : Edward J. Hedican
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2008-07-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781442693180

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Applied Anthropology in Canada by Edward J. Hedican Pdf

Anthropologists are often reluctant to present their work relating to matters of a broad social context to the wider public even though many have much to say about a range of contemporary issues. In this second edition of a classic work in the field, Edward J. Hedican takes stock of Anthroplogy's research on current indigenous affairs and offers an up-to-date assessment of Aboriginal issues in Canada from the perspective of applied Anthropology. In his central thesis, Hedican underlines Anthropology's opportunity to make a significant impact on the way Aboriginal issues are studied, perceived, and interpreted in Canada. He contends that anthropologists must quit lingering on the periphery of debates concerning land claims and race relations and become more actively committed to the public good. His study ranges over such challenging topics as advocacy roles in Aboriginal studies, the ethics of applied research, policy issues in community development, the political context of the self-government debate, and the dilemma of Aboriginal status and identity in Canada. Applied Anthropology in Canada is an impassioned call for a revitalized Anthropology - one more directly attuned to the practical problems faced by First Nations peoples. Hedican's focus on Aboriginal issues gives his work a strong contemporary relevance that bridges the gap between scholarly and public spheres.

Author : Sandy Toussaint,Jim Taylor
Publisher : UWA Publishing
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015047566552

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Applied Anthropology in Australasia by Sandy Toussaint,Jim Taylor Pdf

Contains four papers (by Birkhead, Moore, Ritchie and Stanton) on aspects of applied anthropology in land claim consultancy and museum work, annotated separately.

Author : Sarah Pink
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1845450272

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Applications of Anthropology by Sarah Pink Pdf

At the beginning of the twenty-first century the demand for anthropological approaches, understandings and methodologies outside academic departments is shifting and changing. Through a series of fascinating case studies of anthropologists’ experiences of working with very diverse organizations in the private and public sector this volume examines existing and historical debates about applied anthropology. It explores the relationship between the "pure and the impure" – academic and applied anthropology, the question of anthropological identities in new working environments, new methodologies appropriate to these contexts, the skills needed by anthropologists working in applied contexts where multidisciplinary work is often undertaken, issues of ethics and responsibility, and how anthropology is perceived from the ‘outside’. The volume signifies an encouraging future both for the application of anthropology outside academic departments and for the new generation of anthropologists who might be involved in these developments.

Author : Erve Chambers
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Anthropology
ISBN : UCSC:32106008569763

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Applied Anthropology by Erve Chambers Pdf

This book presents a coherent view of the field of applied anthropology; it details such areas as specialization, applied research & cultures of policy.

Author : Paul A. Shackel,Erve J. Chambers
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004-02-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135940614

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Places in Mind by Paul A. Shackel,Erve J. Chambers Pdf

This edited volume provides a cross-section of the cutting-edge ways in which archaeologists are developing new approaches to their work with communities and other stakeholder groups who have special interest in the uses in the past.

Author : Satish Kedia,John van Willigen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 377 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2005-10-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313068911

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Applied Anthropology by Satish Kedia,John van Willigen Pdf

Applied Anthropology: Domains of Application, edited by Satish Kedia and John van Willigen, comprises essays by prominent scholars on the potential, accomplishments, and methods of applied anthropology. Domains covered in the volume include development, agriculture, environment, health and medicine, nutrition, population displacement and resettlement, business and industry, education, and aging. The contributors demonstrate in compelling ways how anthropological knowledge, skills, and methodologies can be put to work in addressing social, economic, health, and technical problems facing societies today. With their genuine commitment to protecting the diversity and vitality of human communities, applied anthropologists working in real-life settings have and will continue to have a lasting impact on people around the world. The editors enrich the volume by providing introductory and concluding chapters that offer a detailed historical context for applied anthropology and an exploration of its future directions.

Author : Dan Podjed,Meta Gorup,Pavel Borecký,Carla Guerrón Montero
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000182736

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Why the World Needs Anthropologists by Dan Podjed,Meta Gorup,Pavel Borecký,Carla Guerrón Montero Pdf

Why does the world need anthropology and anthropologists? This collection of essays written by prominent academic, practising and applied anthropologists aims to answer this provocative question. In an accessible and appealing style, each author in this volume inquires about the social value and practical application of the discipline of anthropology. Contributors note that the problems the world faces at a global scale are both new and old, unique and universal, and that solving them requires the use of long-proven tools as well as innovative approaches. They highlight that using anthropology in relevant ways outside academia contributes to the development of a new paradigm in anthropology, one where the ability to collaborate across disciplinary and professional boundaries becomes both central and legitimate. Contributors provide specific suggestions to anthropologists and the public at large on practical ways to use anthropology to change the world for the better. This one-of-a-kind volume will be of interest to fledgling and established anthropologists, social scientists and the general public.

Author : Michael Robinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 198844070X

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You Have Been Referred by Michael Robinson Pdf

You have been referred!: My life in Applied Anthropology, is a career memoir spanning the period 1969 - 2014, and detailing the process whereby the author combined his philosophical grounding in both Anthropology and Law to find fulfillment in several Canadian non- governmental organizations (NGOs). The organizational structure of the book follows the development of a career thesis, its exploration in antithesis employment in for- profit corporations, and its ultimate success in the synthesis provided by NGOs. The format of the book is a creative mixture of stories and case studies involving characters who were influential at each stage of the author's career development. The career arc of the book also follows the author's development as son, husband, and father in family situations based in Vancouver and Calgary. Many of the chapters also trace the process of economic development in hinterland regions of northern Canada and the Kola Peninsula of north- western Russia. Indigenous people play numerous roles in the narrative arc of the book's development. In particular, the Mowachaht, Blackfoot, Metis, Cree, and Gwich'in Dene cultures in Canada and the Russian Sami are featured in the book. The corporate cultures of the Calgary and Toronto oil patch are also contributors. The book concludes with a fictional celebration including all the characters.

Author : Elizabeth M. Eddy,William L. Partridge
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : SOCIAL SCIENCE
ISBN : 0231878451

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Applied Anthropology in America by Elizabeth M. Eddy,William L. Partridge Pdf

Describes the development of applied anthropology, what it is, and how applied anthropologists differ from other anthropologists. Gives numerous examples of how each subfield is represented in applied employment in the United States.

Author : John Van Willigen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0913178667

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Anthropology in Use by John Van Willigen Pdf

First Published in 1980. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Chad T. Morris,Alexandra G. Lancey
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-12-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781498512640

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The Applied Anthropology of Obesity by Chad T. Morris,Alexandra G. Lancey Pdf

The Applied Anthropology of Obesity advances understanding of the many cultural factors underlying increased global obesity prevalence. This book candidly discusses obesity research, prevention, and intervention programs, providing rich information about social identity, obesity prevention, and treatment.

Author : Alexander M. Ervin
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Social Science
ISBN : IND:30000095779660

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Applied Anthropology by Alexander M. Ervin Pdf

The most up-to-date and accessible text on the subject, Applied Anthropology provides the skills, perspectives, and methodologies needed when working in today's communities and organizations. An invaluable resource, this practical book answers the question, "What can I do with a degree in Anthropology?" In addition to a focus on method, this book provides a solid foundation in the history, activities, and ethical concerns of applied anthropology. The book stresses decision-making and the need to understand policy through anthropological analysis. Because an anthropologist must communicate effectively with the general "non-anthropological" public, the text employs an accessible, jargon-free writing style. More than twenty case studies plus many "real-world" examples of anthropological practice reinforce the usefulness of anthropology in the real world. New material includes a summary of Elizabeth Guillette's research, a case study summarizing the work of Kendall Thu on intensive livestock operations, an analysis of Rapid Assessment Procedures and a summarization of the work and ideas of Robert Chambers.

Author : John Van Willigen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2017-05-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1546838708

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Applied Anthropology by John Van Willigen Pdf

This book is one of the many Islamic publications distributed by Mustafa Organization throughout the world in different languages with the aim of conveying the message of Islam to the people of the world. Mustafa Organization is a registered Organization that operates and is sustained through collaborative efforts of volunteers in many countries around the world, and it welcomes your involvement and support. Its objectives are numerous, yet its main goal is to spread the truth about the Islamic faith in general and the Shi`a School of Thought in particular due to the latter being misrepresented, misunderstood and its tenets often assaulted by many ignorant folks, Muslims and non-Muslims. Organization's purpose is to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge through a global medium, the Internet, to locations where such resources are not commonly or easily accessible or are resented, resisted and fought!

Author : Simon David Messing
Publisher : Ardent Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0842250743

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A Holistic Reader in Applied Anthropology by Simon David Messing Pdf