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Political Anthropology as Method

Political Anthropology as Method

Arpad Szakolczai

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2023
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Antropología social y cultural, etnografía
ISBN:
9781032217789

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This book explores considerations of method in the field of political anthropology, rejecting the pretended stance of scientific neutrality that has dominated in the human and social sciences of late, and advancing a position that recognises the value of participation in developing a proper social and political understanding.

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