The Innocent Anthropologist Notes from a Mud Hut
The Innocent Anthropologist: Notes from a Mud Hut by Nigel Barley is a New Ed edition published by Penguin in 1986. This 189-page book presents an account of Barley’s experiences living among the Dowayo people in Northern Cameroon, where he navigates the challenges of conducting fieldwork in an unfamiliar culture. The narrative captures his encounters with boredom, hostility, disaster, and illness, offering insights into the complexities of social anthropology.
Readers will find a blend of humor and inspiration as Barley recounts his journey, highlighting the realities faced by anthropologists in the field. The book delves into themes of travel and cultural interaction, providing a unique perspective on the social sciences and ethnic studies. Through his experiences, Barley illustrates the unpredictability of anthropological work and the lessons learned from engaging with different communities.
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When Nigel Barley set up home among the Dowayo people in Northern Cameroon, he knew how field work should be conducted. Unfortunately nobody had told the Dowayo. In this account of his first experience in the field, Barley, who survived boredom, hostility, disaster and illness, gives a comic and inspiring introduction to the real life of a social anthropologist.
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