<p><b><i>A New History of Anthropology</i> collects original writings from pre-eminent scholars to create a sophisticated but accessible guide to the development of the field.</b></p> <ul> <li>Re-examines the history of anthropology through the lens of the new globalized world</li> <li>Provides a comprehensive history of the discipline, from its prehistory in the 'age of exploration' through to anthropology’s current condition and its relationship with other disciplines</li> <li>Places ideas and practices within the context of their time and place of origin</li> <li>Looks at anthropology’s role in colonization, early traditions in the field, and topical issues from various periods in the field’s history, and examines its relationship to other disciplines</li> </ul>
