Culture is a vexed concept within anthropology. From their earliest
studies, anthropologists have often noted the emotional attachment
of people to their customs, even in cases where this loyalty can
make for problems. Do anthropologists now suffer the same kind of
disability with respect to their continuing emotional attachment to
the concept of culture?
This book considers the state of the culture concept in
anthropology and finds fault with a 'love it or leave it' attitude.
Rather than pledging undying allegiance or summarily dismissing it,
the volume argues that anthropology can continue with or without a
concept of culture, depending on the research questions being
asked, and, furthermore, that when culture is retained, no single
definition of it is practical or necessary.
Offering sensible solutions to a topic of hot debate, this book
will be essential reading for anyone seeking to learn what a
concept of culture can offer anthropology, and what anthropology
can offer the concept of culture.
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