AN 270 - history of Anthropological Thought

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Skidmore College

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Examination of major debates in the history of anthropology and a look at central figures whose work helped to fuel these debates. The careers of people such as Boas, Mead, or Malinowski are studied within the context of the developing discipline of anthropology. The relationship between past and current anthropological ideas, fieldwork practices, and anthropological writing are considered. Prerequisite: AN101 or permission of instructor. The Department

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.skidmore.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 580-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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