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<p>'America's most renowned cultural anthropologist...analyzes the literary forms of several anthropologist notables.'-Richard A. Scweder, The New York Times Book Review</p> <h3>Library Journal</h3> <p>In this groundbreaking study, noted anthropologist Geertz focuses on the writing of anthropologists, specifically enthnographers. He argues that what makes readers take an account of field work seriously is not simply the recounting of facts but the ability to capture on paper the experience of having ``been there.'' As exemplars, Geertz analyzes the unique and decidedly different literary approaches of Claude Levi-Strauss, Edward Evan Evans-Pritchard, Bronislaw Malinowski, and Ruth Benedict. Geertz calls upon ethnographers today not only to document their findings but to revitalize their field by paying attention to the crucial role of how they write. An engrossing work for scholars and graduate students.Joan W. Gartland, Detroit P.L.</p>

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Author

Geertz, Clifford

Publisher

Stanford, Calif.: Stanford University Press

Published

1988

Language

EN

ISBN

9780804717472

Category

history

Subjects

Anthropology, Fiction, Sociology

Rating

3.85 / 5 (171 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13