- Paperback: 288 pages
- Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield (Nov 5 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0803970978
- ISBN-13: 978-0803970977
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 14.7 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 476 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #582,077 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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[Visions of Culture] is remarkable for its attempt in being even-handed and giving each theoretician his/her dues.... His balanced and fair presentations certainly are worthwhile for students, anthropologists and the general public. (Mark Glazer )
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An accessible, balanced undergraduate textbook on anthropological theory. Jerry D. Moore's Visions of Culture presents students with a brief, readable treatment of theoretical developments in the field from the days of Tylor and Morgan through contemporary postmodernists and cultural materialists. An ideal book for classes on the theory or the history of anthropology.
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This review is from: Visions of Culture: An Introduction to Anthropological Theories and Theorists (Paperback)
"Visions of Culture" is an essential book for any student of anthropology. It would be wrong to consider this book a textbook though. It is more of a reference on specific theorists. What Moore does is to write concise, informative chapters on each of the major anthropological theorists. He begins with biographical data, and goes on to discuss their theories. It is an indispensible reference for the student of culture. I reference it more than any other individual anthropology book.
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This review is from: Visions of Culture: An Introduction to Anthropological Theories and Theorists (Paperback)
"Visions of Culture" is an essential book for any student of anthropology. It would be wrong to consider this book a textbook though. It is more of a reference on specific theorists. What Moore does is to write concise, informative chapters on each of the major anthropological theorists. He begins with biographical data, and goes on to discuss their theories. It is an indispensible reference for the student of culture. I reference it more than any other individual anthropology book.
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Required for any Social Science professional,
By W. Culpepper - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Visions of Culture: An Introduction to Anthropological Theories and Theorists (Paperback)
This book deserves not only a glowing review, but a sincere "Thank YOU" from any and all Anthro. grads/professionals from here on. A 'Thank you' for bringing together in one succinct work, all the major pillars of the history of anthropological theory and method that every undergrad and grad have always longed for and needed. It is clear, concise, ease to read, to the point, and informational. I honestly don't see how it could be improved; even the typeset used makes it physically ease to read. It makes one wonder, Why did it take until now for someone to put such a clear and comprehensive work together?? I agree with the previous reviewers, when I need a refresher or have shemefully forgetten something that about our chosen profession's foundational men and women, I go back and reread this book. I always find what I'm looking for, whether it be the actual information or a pointed and easy to find reference for further research. When i was in grad school in the mid 90s, I'd have paid 75-80 bucks for this book!! Hell, I spent that much in copier fees just collecting what others had said like Professor Moore, but not put in one book! Thank you Professor Moore...for going on that retreat which provided the idea for the book, the same retreat that Professor X apparently thought he/she was too good for. :-)I would also recommend, Stanley R. Barrett's "Anthropology: A Student's Guide to Theory and Method" as a companion to this work. Barrett's is not in the same format but still a great reference for the field as a whole. 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Excellent overview of anthropology,
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This review is from: Visions of Culture: An Introduction to Anthropological Theories and Theorists (Paperback)
This book is a well written, interesting summary of the historical development of anthropology. It is a good resource book since you can look up individual anthropologists and find a short history of their work and an explanation of their contributions to anthropology. I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in seeing the big picture of anthropology.
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