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<p>Anthropological theory has been much discussed in recent years, yet the crucial questions still remain—how can it be defined, how is it developed, how is it to be applied, and how can one confirm it? The editors of <i>Anthropological Theory</i> answer these questions by presenting essays relating to various aspects of anthropological theory. Their selections from widely scattered and often difficult-to-obtain sources present a comprehensive set of writings that describe the current position and issues involved in theory.</p> <p>The development of field work in anthropology generated a tremendous emphasis on empirical data and research. The plethora of information awaiting collection and the enthusiasm with which the field embraced it so immersed anthropologists that they were unable to relate this new information to the field as a whole. Manners and Kaplan believe that this lack of generalization had a profoundly negative effect upon the discipline. Therefore, they look closely into the relationship between field work and theory in an opening essay and go on to present material that demonstrates the value and the necessity of theory in anthropology. Essays by anthropologists and

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Author

Robert A. Manners and David Kaplan

Publisher

Taylor and Francis

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9781351531603

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Sociology, Science, Anthropology