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'Brilliant! This is just the book I have been looking for...good format and layout, and is reasonably priced.' - Dr D. Burnett, All Nationals Christian College
'Brilliant examples. I've already used 'the Japanese handkerchief' in my class.' - Dr S. Wright, University of Birmingham
'I especially like the fact that films are recommended for each chapter.' - Dr F. Hughes-Freeland, University of Wales
'I thoroughly commend this revised and expanded edition of Joy Hendry's acclaimed book. It is without doubt one of the best introductory texts to social and cultural anthropology that exists. Written in lucid, jargon-free prose and in a style that is both personal and engaging, Hendry once again demonstrates her extraordinary gift for explaining and rendering accessible even the most complex ideas and arguments. This book goes a long way towards bridging the gap between the general public and academic anthropology. It is essential reading for any newcomer to the subject. '
Professor Cris Shore, University of Auckland
'This is an indispensable text. Hendry conveys key principles in an accessible way without ever losing sight of what it is that makes anthropology such a dynamic and exciting field.'
Dr Cathrine Degnen, University of Newcastle
'From my own experience I know this book works well with students – and indeed with anyone who is curious about what anthropology is. Hendry deals with a broad range of topics – from what it means to do fieldwork to the classical contributions that have shaped anthropological discourse; from individual symbols to larger constellations of cultural and social organization. The further research sections at the end of each chapter add to the value of the book and the two new chapters, on tourism and on globalization, draw us further into how anthropologists seek to understand contemporary realities. The enlarged new edition of this useful and informative book is easy to recommend. '
Professor Leif Manger, University of Bergen
'A lively and accessible introduction to the discipline. Hendry's revised text combines overview and explanation, looking back to anthropology's achievements and forward to the ways in which anthropologists today, and tomorrow, might engage a mobile, connected and globalized world. A very welcome second edition.'
Dr Tom Hall, University of Cardiff
'This new edition is a real breakthrough in every way. I was enormously impressed with the design and with the author's efforts to offer the reader enlightenment through the superb lists of books, articles, films, novels and websites. The book is an immensely enjoyable and accessible read and it has a democratic feel, being based not only on the author's experiences but on those of the individuals featured in the first-hand accounts.'
Barry Dufour, Vice President of the Association for the Teaching of the Social Sciences, Senior Lecturer in Education Studies, De Montfort University, Member of the RAI Education Committee
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Written in a refreshingly accessible style, this fully updated 2nd edition offers the perfect introduction to social anthropology for anyone approaching the subject for the first time. It retains the logical structure of the 1st edition, and adds two new chapters on key issues, new end-of-chapter questions and exciting first-hand accounts.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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Ritual, kinship, ethnography, it's all here. An update to her original book, this is maybe not as well illustrated as it could have been, but is still a fantastic introduction to social anthropology. Whilst its range of topics means that it might not be in depth enough for those that have already studied anthropology, I found it very engaging and readable for background knowledge when I first started studying. For that reason, I would advise it for anyone considering studying anthropology at university, or even those just interested in finding out more about the subject. Also, and (arguably) most importantly, it is on the Royal Anthropological Institute's recommended reading list for the Anthropology 'A' level which is due to start for the first time in September (2010) - I certainly feel that this will become essential reading for sixth formers fortunate enough to study this subject.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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This book was mainly written for students in social anthropology, but the author's very clear, jargon-free language and the book's progressive structure make it accessible to anyone interested in the basics of social/cultural anthropology.
Besides defining key-concepts such as taboo and purity, gifts, exchanges and reciprocity, the notion of symbol, the status of "art", cosmology, law and social control or family,kinship and marriage, Pr Hendry presents the origins of social anthropology, how it has evolved with our own society, and the challenges that science is facing in our present global world where new technologies (planes, mobile phones, the Internet etc), tourism, and frequent migration movements have allowed more and more people from different cultures to meet and interact. The author also mentions what she or other anthropologists think social anthropology can bring to those who work or live in multi-cultural contexts.
The techniques used by anthropologists aren't really dealt with: this is an introduction to the subject. Numerous references are made to essays or articles which are listed at the end of each chapter in a commented "References and Further Research" section, together with references to websites, films and even novels.
Even though you might like to alternate each chapter of this "Introduction to Social Anthropology" with some "lighter reading", Pr Hendry's book is a very pleasant read thanks to its clear, lively style and the many examples from real anthropological observations from the author's own field work or by other anthropologists. It is definitely accessible to all those who are interested in the subject. No previous knowledge is required.
(Review of the second edition)
Besides defining key-concepts such as taboo and purity, gifts, exchanges and reciprocity, the notion of symbol, the status of "art", cosmology, law and social control or family,kinship and marriage, Pr Hendry presents the origins of social anthropology, how it has evolved with our own society, and the challenges that science is facing in our present global world where new technologies (planes, mobile phones, the Internet etc), tourism, and frequent migration movements have allowed more and more people from different cultures to meet and interact. The author also mentions what she or other anthropologists think social anthropology can bring to those who work or live in multi-cultural contexts.
The techniques used by anthropologists aren't really dealt with: this is an introduction to the subject. Numerous references are made to essays or articles which are listed at the end of each chapter in a commented "References and Further Research" section, together with references to websites, films and even novels.
Even though you might like to alternate each chapter of this "Introduction to Social Anthropology" with some "lighter reading", Pr Hendry's book is a very pleasant read thanks to its clear, lively style and the many examples from real anthropological observations from the author's own field work or by other anthropologists. It is definitely accessible to all those who are interested in the subject. No previous knowledge is required.
(Review of the second edition)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I read that this book was easy to read but one should read two chapters and then pick up another book. I was so fascinated by this author that I hardly put the book down.
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