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Anthropological Optimism

Anthropological Optimism

Anna J. Willow

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2023
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Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
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9781032386447
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This book theorizes the role of optimism in anthropological thinking, research, writing, and practice. It sets out to explore optimism’s origins and implications, its conceptual and practical value, and its capacity to contribute to contemporary anthropological aims.

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