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Anthropologist practitioners work outside the confines of the
university, putting their knowledge and skills to work on
significant problems in a wide variety of different contexts. The
demand for anthropologist practitioners is strong and growing;
practice is in many ways the leading edge of anthropology today,
and one of the most exciting aspects of the discipline. How can
anthropology students prepare themselves to become practitioners?
Specifically designed to help students, including those in more
traditional training programs, prepare for a career in putting
anthropology to work in the world, the book: - provides an
introduction to the discipline of anthropology and an exploration
of its role and contribution in today's world; - outlines the shape
of anthropological practice - what it is, how it developed
historically, and what it looks like today; - describes how
students of anthropology can prepare for a career in practice, with
emphasis on the relationship between theory, method, and
application; - includes short contributions from practitioners,
writing on specific aspects of training, practice, and career
planning; - sets out a framework for career planning, with specific
and detailed discussions of finding and securing employment; -
reviews some of the more salient challenges arising in the course
of a practitioner career; and - concludes with a discussion of what
the future of anthropological practice is likely to be. Using
Anthropology in the World is essential reading for students
interested in preparing themselves for the challenges and rewards
of practice and application.
Development Anthropology is a detailed examination of how
anthropology is used in international development projects. Written
from a practitioner's standpoint, and containing numerous examples
and case studies, the book aims to provide students with a
comprehensive overview of what development anthropologists do, how
they do it, and what problems t
This book is about how a Bassari village is being incorporated into
larger national structures in Senegal through seasonal and
long-term migration. It explains how the effects of migration have
been controlled and shaped and discusses how migration have
strengthened the village power structure.
Migration among the Bassari people of eastern Senegal has produced
an apparent paradox: villages are experiencing rapid and profound
change as they are being incorporated into larger national
structures and, at the same time, village institutions remain
largely untouched. In this book, Dr. Nolan examines both the causes
and consequences of migration from the Bassari village of Etyolo.
Through extensive fieldwork spanning eight years, he shows how
rural and urban areas have interacted over time. Although levels of
both seasonal and long-term migration have become substantial,
agricultural productivity remains stable and traditional practices
persist. Dr. Nolan explains how the effects of migration have been
controlled and shaped and discusses how migration may even have
strengthened the village power structure. Returning migrants
contribute cash and goods to the village economy but do not act as
dissidents or innovators. However, Dr. Nolan points to adverse
effects migration may have in the future and indicates what the
first signs of strfAss may be.
Anthropologist practitioners work outside the confines of the
university, putting their knowledge and skills to work on
significant problems in a wide variety of different contexts. The
demand for anthropologist practitioners is strong and growing;
practice is in many ways the leading edge of anthropology today,
and one of the most exciting aspects of the discipline. How can
anthropology students prepare themselves to become practitioners?
Specifically designed to help students, including those in more
traditional training programs, prepare for a career in putting
anthropology to work in the world, the book: - provides an
introduction to the discipline of anthropology and an exploration
of its role and contribution in today's world; - outlines the shape
of anthropological practice - what it is, how it developed
historically, and what it looks like today; - describes how
students of anthropology can prepare for a career in practice, with
emphasis on the relationship between theory, method, and
application; - includes short contributions from practitioners,
writing on specific aspects of training, practice, and career
planning; - sets out a framework for career planning, with specific
and detailed discussions of finding and securing employment; -
reviews some of the more salient challenges arising in the course
of a practitioner career; and - concludes with a discussion of what
the future of anthropological practice is likely to be. Using
Anthropology in the World is essential reading for students
interested in preparing themselves for the challenges and rewards
of practice and application.
"Students will really appreciate this book. It has a rare
combination of humor, clarity, exceptional writing, and, above all,
a precision in outlining skills and knowledge for practice. As a
professional, I learned much that will be useful to me." -Alexander
M. Ervin, University of Saskatchewan "At last, a textbook on
development anthropology that is comprehensive, clearly written,
and up-to-date! Nolan provides an exceptionally useful framework
for analyzing development projects, carefully illustrated with
mini-case studies." -Linda Stone, Washington State University
"Nolan's book should be a backpack staple for the practitioner of
grassroots development." -Jan Knippers Black, Monterey Institute of
International Studies Development Anthropology is a detailed
examination of anthropology's many uses in international
development projects. Written from a practitioner's standpoint and
containing numerous examples and case studies, the book provides
students with a comprehensive overview of what development
anthropologists do, how they do it, and what problems they
encounter in their work. The book outlines the evolution of both
applied anthropology and international development and their
involvement with each other throughout the latter half of the
twentieth century. It focuses on how development projects work and
how anthropology is used in project design, implementation, and
evaluation. The final section of the book considers how both
development and anthropology must change in order to become more
effective. An appendix provides practical advice to students
considering a career in development anthropology.
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