Anthropology off the Shelf

Download or read book Anthropology off the Shelf written by Alisse Waterston and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-01-04 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Anthropology off the Shelf, leading anthropologists reflect on the craft of writing and the passions that fuel their desire to write books. First of its kind volume in anthropology in which prominent anthropologists and 3 respected professionals outside the discipline follow the tradition of the “writers on writing” genre to reflect on all aspects of the writing process Contributors are high-profile in anthropology and many have a strong presence outside the field, in popular culture Unique in its format: short essays, revealing and straightforward in content and writing style