A revised and updated edition of this unique best-selling guide to social and cultural anthropology.

This concise introduction to social and cultural anthropology has become a modern classic, introducing countless students to the field and the tools it offers f

This concise introduction to social and cultural anthropology has become a modern classic, revealing the rich global variation in social life and culture. The t

The studies included in the book examine quotidien acts of writing and their significance in a textually-mediated world.

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