Stories of Culture and Place: An Introduction to Anthropology - Softcover

Michael G. Kenny; Kirsten Smillie

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9781442607941: Stories of Culture and Place: An Introduction to Anthropology

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ISBN 10: 1442607947 ISBN 13: 9781442607941

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, 2015

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This original introduction to cultural anthropology is a textbook like no other. Structured as a narrative rather than a compendium of facts about cultures and concepts, it invites students to think of anthropology as a series of stories that emerge from cultural encounters in particular times and places. These moments of encounter are illustrated with reference to both classic and contemporary ethnographic examples-from Coming of Age in Samoa to Coming of Age in Second Life-allowing readers to grasp anthropology's sometimes problematic past, while still capturing the excitement and potential of the discipline.

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About the Author:

Michael G. Kenny is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Simon Fraser University. Kirsten Smillie is a health services researcher and instructional designer.

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