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Small places, large issues:

an introduction to social and cultural anthropology
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Pluto Press, Sep 1, 1995 - Political Science - 323 pages

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Review: Small Places, Large Issues: An Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology

User Review  - Catriona Macaulay - Goodreads

As a light introduction to key concepts in soc/cult anthro it hits the mark but these days would hope to see a bit more engagement with methodological issues. Read full review

Review: Small Places, Large Issues: An Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology (Anthropology, Culture and Society)

User Review  - Kate Flood - Goodreads

Really useful and informative book for first year undergraduate Anthropology students. This was the core reading for one of the modules in my first term but was able to apply the theory and ideas to my other modules too. Read full review

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Comparison and Context
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Fieldwork and Interpretation
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The Social Human
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About the author (1995)

Thomas Hylland Eriksen is a Professor, at the Department and Museum of Anthropology, University of Oslo.

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TitleSmall places, large issues: an introduction to social and cultural anthropology
Anthropology, culture, and society
Transnational Institute Series
AuthorThomas Hylland Eriksen
Edition2
PublisherPluto Press, 1995
Original fromthe University of California
Digitized14 Jul 2008
ISBN0745309526, 9780745309521
Length323 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Political Science / Political Economy
Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural
Social Science / Anthropology / General
Social Science / General
  
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