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As increasing numbers of social anthropologists use a computer for wordprocessing, interest in other applications inevitably follows, Computer Applications in Social Anthropology covers research activities shared by all social anthropologists and introduces new methods for organizing and interpreting data. Lucidly written, and sympathetic to the particular needs of social anthropologists, it will be of immense value to researchers and professionals in anthropology, development studies and sociology
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"I applaud Fischer's efforts to help us all move forward, enhance our efforts, and explore the opportunities that we are only beginning to discover."-"American Anthropologist
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As increasing numbers of social anthropologists use computers for wordprocessing, interest in other applications inevitably follows. Applications in Computing for Social Anthropologists addresses this interest and encourages researchers to make full use of their computers to help them organize data. Firstly, the author discusses computing applications in relation to research activities shared by all anthropologists - ethnographic fieldwork, management and analysis of footnotes and the use of visual and aural material. The book then illustrates the way in which computer-based representations can satisfy the requirements of anthropological methods with a detailed examination of representing kinship relations in an original way. Nal developments in the representation of visual and aural data on computers as well as possible applications of knowledge based models are also introduced. Written in a clear and sympathetic style, Michael computing applications in a form suitable for tackling the problems currently faced by social anthropologists. provides an excellent resource which contextualizes
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Hard Cover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. AC2 - An ex-library hardcover book in poor condition that has library markings (labels, stamping, cardholder, etc.), bowed with wrinkling, markout info, water soiled, light discoloration and shelf wear with no dust jacket. Associations of Social Anthropologists, ASA Research Methods in Social Anthropology. 9.5"x6.5", 233 pages. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ex-Library. Seller Inventory # EC36260BB