{"product_id":"an-introduction-to-social-anthropology-sharing-our-worlds-paperback","title":"An Introduction to Social Anthropology: Sharing Our Worlds - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoy Hendry\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn essential core textbook that leads the reader from \u003ci\u003eSocial Anthropology\u003c\/i\u003e's foundational approaches and theories to the fundamental areas that characterise the field today. Taking a truly global and holistic view, it includes a wide range of case studies, touching on topics that both divide and connect us, such as family, marriage and religion. Fully updated and revised, the third edition of this popular textbook continues to introduce students to what \u003ci\u003eSocial Anthropology\u003c\/i\u003e is, what anthropologists do, how and what they contribute, and how even a limited knowledge of anthropology can help people flourish in today's world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is an inviting, engaging and enjoyable text that has established itself as a comprehensive introduction to social and cultural anthropology. Written in an accessible style, and including a wide range of pedagogical features, it is ideally suited to new or prospective students seeking to better understand the discipline and its roots. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew to this Edition: \u003cbr\u003e- Includes a new chapter on the role of social and cultural anthropologists and the specific methods they use in a fast-changing world\u003cbr\u003e- Features a number of new first-hand accounts to explore difficult concepts through people's real world experiences\u003cbr\u003e- Updated sections for further exploration, including books, articles, novels, films and websites\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoy Hendry is Professor Emerita in Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University, senior member of St. Antony's College, Oxford University, UK, and Honorary Fellow of the University of Edinburgh, UK. Her previous books include Science and Sustainability: Learning from Indigenous Wisdom (2014), Understanding Japanese Society (4th edition, 2013) and Reclaiming Culture (2005).\u003cbr\u003eJoy Hendry is Professor Emerita in Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University, senior member of St. Antony's College, Oxford University, UK, and Honorary Fellow of the University of Edinburgh, UK. Her previous books include Science and Sustainability: Learning from Indigenous Wisdom (2014), Understanding Japanese Society (4th edition, 2013) and Reclaiming Culture (2005).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 392\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 21, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42097564844167,"sku":"9781137431547","price":88.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/99aa055758c5fd1c33bd437c9da5525f.webp?v=1732353562","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/an-introduction-to-social-anthropology-sharing-our-worlds-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}