Anthropological Locations - Boundaries and Grounds of a Field Science (Paperback)

Among the social sciences, anthropology relies most fundamentally on "fieldwork"--the long-term immersion in another way of life as the basis for knowledge. In an era when anthropologists are studying topics that resist geographical localization, this book initiates a long-overdue discussion of the political and epistemological implications of the disciplinary commitment to fieldwork. These innovative, stimulating essays--carefully chosen to form a coherent whole--interrogate the notion of "the field," showing how the concept is historically constructed and exploring the consequences of its dominance. The essays discuss anthropological work done in places (in refugee camps, on television) or among populations (gays and lesbians, homeless people in the United States) that challenge the traditional boundaries of "the field." The contributors suggest alternative methodologies appropriate for contemporary problems and ultimately propose a reformation of the discipline of anthropology.

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 1997
First published:	August 1997
Editors:	Akhil Gupta • James Ferguson
Dimensions:	230 x 154 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	275
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-20680-9
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-520-20680-0
Barcode:	9780520206809

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