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by Thomas Hylland Eriksen (Author) "This book is an invitation to a journey which, in the author's opinion, is one of the most rewarding a human being can embark on..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Pluto Press; 2nd Revised edition edition (20 April 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0745317723
  • ISBN-13: 978-0745317724
  • Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.4 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 18,136 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Fills a gap and fills it in an exemplary fashion ... Students at all levels will learn a lot from it, and, perhaps more importantly, be provoked to think more.' --Journal of Area Studies


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Ranging from the Pacific islands to the Arctic north and from small villages to modern nation states, this concise introduction to social and cultural anthropology reveals the rich global variation in social life and culture. The text also provides a clear overview of anthropology, focusing on central topics such as kinship, ethnicity, ritual and political systems, offering a wealth of examples that demonstrate the enormous scope of anthropology and the importance of a comparative perspective. Unlike previous texts on the subject, "Small Places, Large Issues" broadens the study to incorporate the anthropology of complex modern societies, thus providing a unique key text for all students of social and cultural anthropology. Using reviews of key monographs to illustrate his argument, Eriksen's text remains an established introductory text in anthropology. This new edition is updated throughout and includes a new chapter on the history of anthropology. It also shows clearly and comprehensively, through numerous new examples, why classic studies of small-scale societies are relevant for the study of complex phenomena such as nationalism, consumption and the Internet. In this way, the book bridges an often perceived gap between "classic" and "contemporary" anthropology.
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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a bit like a supermarket (a very good one), 22 Dec 2003
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This book undoubtedly helped me through my three year Social Anthropology degree.
From the very beginning as a clueless first year when it explained to me concepts and ideas I had not even considered right up until the final year when it acted as clarification of things studied way back in the almost forgotten first year.
The book covers almost everything you could want to know for a grounding in Social Anthropology - it is not a daunting prospect, unlike many the other course books I was set to read in my first year which still remain pristine and unread. Whereas my copy of this book is much loved and somewhat dog-eared from regular reference.
I liken the book to a super market because it's a bit of a 'onestop' shop giving you an overview of most areas that you will be required to study and understand. If you want to learn more about a specific area the book's bibliography will point you in the right direction and will have given you the groundwork to build upon to study in further detail.
I love this book and recommend it as a must for anyone studying Social Anthropology even people who aren't studying the subject but just want to learn more - it is a very accessible book.
Thank you for writing it Mr Thomas Hylland Eriksen!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book made me fall in love with anthropologi, 30 Aug 2006
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I started first semester anthropologi accompanied by Eriksen's book. It has become my dictionary which i still consult after starting on my master degree. I will also recomend it for people who know nothing about anthropologi. Its interesting and you learn a lot. It is easy to read and gives you a good overview over anthropologi. People studying athropologi on a higher level will find the book a bit too easy and shallow if anything... But great and useful anyway! I love the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable, 19 Oct 2009
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This book is so helpful for anyone studying anthropology. It's great for dipping into for key terms and themes, but it's also excellent for reading cover to cover to gain a better understanding of anthropology as a discipline.
I actually study sociology, but have done at least one module of anthropolgy in various guises each year, and I have used this book for all of them.
Very clearly written and easy to understand, with a very clear layout too. Key terms and writers often have boxes with brief explanations for quick reference, and the chapters cover all the basic areas of anthropology.
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