Applied Anthropology An Introduction

Name: Applied Anthropology An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780897898331

ISBN-10: 0897898338

ISBN-13: 9780897898331

Edition: 3rd 2002 (Revised)

Authors: John Van Willigen

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Applied Anthropology: An Introduction (3rd edition) is a text focused on the use of the methods and theories of anthropology to solve the practical problems of human communities. It addresses a wide range of problem-solving practices in two large categories: development and research. The development-focused chapters include action research/participatory action research, cultural action, collaborative research, cultural brokerage, and social marketing. The research-focused chapters include social impact assessment, evaluation, and cultural resource management. Each chapter includes a defining statement about the approach considered and discussion of key concepts, a discussion of the basic…

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List price: $45.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Publication date: 5/30/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.69" tall
Weight: 1.034
Language: English

John van Willigen is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Kentucky.



Preface


Acknowledgments



Introduction and Overview



The Domain of Application


Further Reading



The Development of Applied Anthropology



Ethics


Further Reading



Approaches to Development in Anthropology



Anthropology in Development


Further Reading



Action Research and Participatory Action Research



Cultural Action



Collaborative Research



Participatory Rural Appraisal



Cultural Brokerage



Social Marketing



Policy Research in Anthropology



Anthropology as Policy Research


Further Reading



Social Impact Assessment



Evaluation


Further Reading



Cultural Resource Management



Being a Professional



Making a Living


References


Index


About the Author