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Robert H. Layton

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Description:In this innovative introduction, Robert Layton reviews the ideas that have inspired anthropologists in their studies of societies around the world. An Introduction to Theory in Anthropology provides a clear and concise analysis of the theories, and traces the way in which they have been translated into anthropological debates. The opening chapter sets out the classical theoretical issues formulated by Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx and Durkheim. Successive chapters discuss Functionalism, Structuralism, Interactionist theories, and Marxist anthropology, while the final chapters address the competing paradigms of Socioecology and Postmodernism. Using detailed case studies, Professor Layton illustrates the way in which various theoretical perspectives have shaped competing, or complementary, accounts of specific human societies.• A concise analysis of the impact of key theories upon anthropology. Unlike other introductions it is organsied by intellectual development rather than topic (e.g. kinship) • Uses case studies to show how each theory has helped explain social and cultural processes among particular people • Up-to-date, includes chapters on postmodernism, sociobiology as well as functionalism, structuralism, interaction theories, marxist anthropology • Carefully crafted with the student audience in mind, by the author of a successful CUP textbook Anthropology of ArtWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An Introduction to Theory in Anthropology. To get started finding An Introduction to Theory in Anthropology, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: In this innovative introduction, Robert Layton reviews the ideas that have inspired anthropologists in their studies of societies around the world. An Introduction to Theory in Anthropology provides a clear and concise analysis of the theories, and traces the way in which they have been translated into anthropological debates. The opening chapter sets out the classical theoretical issues formulated by Hobbes, Rousseau, Marx and Durkheim. Successive chapters discuss Functionalism, Structuralism, Interactionist theories, and Marxist anthropology, while the final chapters address the competing paradigms of Socioecology and Postmodernism. Using detailed case studies, Professor Layton illustrates the way in which various theoretical perspectives have shaped competing, or complementary, accounts of specific human societies.• A concise analysis of the impact of key theories upon anthropology. Unlike other introductions it is organsied by intellectual development rather than topic (e.g. kinship) • Uses case studies to show how each theory has helped explain social and cultural processes among particular people • Up-to-date, includes chapters on postmodernism, sociobiology as well as functionalism, structuralism, interaction theories, marxist anthropology • Carefully crafted with the student audience in mind, by the author of a successful CUP textbook Anthropology of ArtWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An Introduction to Theory in Anthropology. To get started finding An Introduction to Theory in Anthropology, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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