The Dictionary of Anthropology

Synopsis of The Dictionary of Anthropology

«The Dictionary of Anthropology» is the anthropology dictionary edited by Thomas Barfield, published by Blackwell in hardback (626 pages, in English).

A reference work on social and cultural anthropology with over 500 entries: definitions of technical terms, articles analysing concepts, theories and methodologies, and 42 biographies of figures in the discipline. It brings together contributions from some 125 anthropologists and closes with a bibliography of around 3,000 references.

First edition, published in 1997. Includes final bibliographic references on pages 502-626.

A reference work for anthropology students and for researchers in other disciplines who need an introduction to the subject.