Social and Cultural Anthropology: The Key Concepts is the ideal introduction to this discipline, defining and discussing its central terms with clarity and authority. Among the concepts explored are:
Cybernetics
Ecriture Feminine
Gossip
Human Rights
Moralities
Stereotypes
Thick Description
Violence.
Each entry is accompanied by extensive cross-referencing and an invaluable list of suggestions for further reading, making this a superb reference resource for anyone studying or teaching anthropology.