ANTH 34384 - Anthropology & Modern Society

Institution:

University of Notre Dame

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Taught as ANT 363 What is modern society? This reading course explores anthropological perspectives on modernity, paying attention to issues of language, exchange, and power. In particular we will think about the status of reason in a world dominated by industrial capitalism. We will also pay attention to the history of anthropology, a discipline once devoted to the study of non-modern culture, to think about what it means for us to be modern.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nd.edu

Phone Number:

(574) 631-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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