The Applied Anthropology Reader
The Applied Anthropology Reader by James H. McDonald, published by Allyn and Bacon in 2002, is a comprehensive collection of articles that explores the practical applications of anthropology in various professional contexts. This edition spans 424 pages and is presented in English, offering readers insights into how anthropology can be utilized in real-world scenarios, particularly as interest in applying anthropology degrees grows.
Readers will find a broad overview of applied cultural anthropology, featuring contextualized case studies that address significant issues such as roles, ethics, methods, and policy implications. The first half of the book focuses on key topics within applied anthropology, while the second half delves into various career domains, including urban, medical, developmental, educational, and corporate applications. This reader serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersection of social science and practical anthropology.
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This new reader offers a collection of articles focusing on practicing anthropology at a time when readers are increasingly looking for ways to apply their anthropology degrees to their professional lives. This book gives a broad overview of the applied cultural anthropology field through contextualizing case studies that cover important issues (roles, ethics, methods, policy) as well as domains of practice (urban, medical, development, the environment, education, and business). The first half of the reader highlights key issues: The role of applied anthropology in society, ethical dilemmas, special research methods, and public policy implications for applied anthropology. The second half of the reader covers different applied career domains or specialization within applied anthropology including urban, medical, developmental, educational, and corporate career options. For those interested in anthropology.
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