Anthropology in Practice

by Riall Nolan

Overview

In the global age ushered in by the 21st century, says Nolan (Institute of Global Studies and Affairs, U. of Cincinnati) success will depend not so much on economic or military power, but on the ability to manage cultural differences productively. He explains how anthropology students can prepare and position themselves to serve in the front lines. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781555879853
Publisher:	Lynne Rienner Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	06/28/2003
Series:	Directions in Applied Anthropology Series: Adaptations and Innovations
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)

Table of Contents

	List of Figures and Tables	vii
	Preface	ix
	Acknowledgments	xiii
1	Anthropological Practice	1
	The Practice Option	1
	The Practitioner's Art	9
	Practice and the Academy	16
	Controversies and Issues	23
	Practice and You	27
2	Preparation for the Field	33
	Skills for the World of Practice	33
	Choosing a Graduate School	38
	Negotiating a Program of Study	49
	Choosing an Adviser	55
	Gaining Field Experience	57
3	Career Planning	67
	Planning Your Career	67
	Visioning	69
	Information Gathering	79
	Assessing Your Environment	92
4	Getting In: Finding Your Job	97
	Crafting Your Portfolio	97
	Finding Your Job	107
5	Work Survival: Organizations, Management, and Ethics	129
	First-Year Survival	129
	Working with Others	133
	Management, Leadership, and Professional Development	140
	Professional Writing	153
	Ethics for Practitioners	157
6	Making It Count: Advancing the Profession	169
	What Needs Doing?	169
	Building Practice	170
	Redirecting the Discipline	174
	Engaging the Public	179
	Conclusion: Getting Down to Work	183
Appendix	Resources for Further Learning	185
	Works Cited	199
	Index	205
	About the Book	213