Doing Anthropology

This textbook is written by well-established anthropology professors for, and with, their undergraduate students. It explores what anthropological thinking is, what anthropological approaches are, and how these are applied in real-world settings.

Autorentext

Simone Dennis was Professor of Anthropology and Associate Dean for Engagement, Impact and Innovation at the Australian National University when this book was begun. Now, she is Head of the School of Social Sciences at the University of Adelaide.

Andrew Dawson is Professor and Chair of Anthropology at the University of Melbourne. His ethnographic and theoretical work focusses on experiences of mobility. He has published widely, including 'Driven to Sanity: An ethnographic critique of the senses in automobilities' which was recently awarded the Australian Anthropological Association's Best Article prize. Andrew has lectured in anthropology for over 30 years, especially at first-year and doctoral levels.

Inhalt

1. Introduction 2. Putting the basics together to understand the university anthropologically 3. Taking notice, taking note. How do anthropologists do anthropology? 4. Rites, Rituals, Graduations and Cakes 5. Kinship and Relatedness 6. Ethical positions in anthropology