{"product_id":"what-is-anthropology-hardcover","title":"What is Anthropology? - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Hylland Eriksen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeading anthropologist Thomas Hylland Eriksen shows how anthropology is a revolutionary way of thinking about the human world. Perfect for students, but also for those who have never encountered anthropology before, this book explores the key issues in an exciting and innovative way. Lucid and accessible, What is Anthropology? draws examples from current affairs as well as previous anthropological studies, looking at the history of anthropology, its unique research methods and some of its central concepts, such as society, culture and translation. This second edition contains a new introduction, as well as updates throughout. New content includes discussions about Brexit, the rise of the populist Right in Europe, the anthropology of climate change and social media. What is Anthropology? shows in persuasive ways why anthropology is a fundamental intellectual discipline, perhaps more so in the 21st century than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Hylland Eriksen\u003c\/b\u003e is professor of social anthropology at the University of Oslo. He is the author of several books including \u003ci\u003eEthnicity and Nationalism\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA History of Anthropology\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSmall Places, Large Issues\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTyranny of the Moment\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eGlobalisation\u003c\/i\u003e, all published by Pluto Press. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.6 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 20, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42131914457223,"sku":"9780745399669","price":165.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/56e9b20a2c5390b71a5dd95023b19589.webp?v=1732622340","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/what-is-anthropology-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}