Anthropology
By Tim Ingold
Why It Matters. John Wiley & Sons, 2018.
Summary of Anthropology book by Tim Ingold
An illuminating dive into the world of anthropology—including its history and unique approach to research—offering a fresh perspective on this complex field of study and a moving statement about its importance in today’s turbulent world.
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What do you get from this book? An eloquent argument for the potential of anthropology to enrich our collective future
Anthropologists study humans’ diverse ways of life and learn from the experiences of people around the globe
Participant observation is an in-depth, long-term method of study that helps us take other people—and their worldviews—seriously
The concepts of nature and culture are used to explain differences between people, but these ideas are misleading
Rather than seeing identity as a way of dividing people, we should recognize our shared belonging
Anthropology is divided between evolutionary and cultural approaches—a conflict which dates back to the beginnings of the field
Structural and Marxist theories tried to explain social life, while the biological view turned to genes and human behavior
A “biosocial” perspective points to a new understanding of humanity and could bring cultural and biological approaches together
Despite the valuable wisdom they could provide, anthropologists are rarely part of critical public debates
If anthropology comes together and embraces its unique holistic perspective, it could help build a more just, inclusive world
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Who should read Anthropology book
- Anthropology students
- social scientists
- scholars of any kind
- people who are curious about what anthropologists do
- anyone concerned about the challenges society faces
About the author of Anthropology
Tim Ingold
Tim Ingold is a British anthropologist and Chair of Social Anthropology at the University of Aberdeen. Ingold has a PhD from the University of Cambridge and an honorary doctorate from Leuphana University of Lüneburg; he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2022. His highly-regarded research spans topics from ecology to technology, art, and creativity.
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