April 14, 2009
-
My Nifty New Library Book
It’s not exactly a new book. It was acquired by the library of University of Alaska Southeast, in Juneau, in January, 2006. But I’m the first person to check it out, and its condition is pristine.
The author is an anthropologist. He made a point of saying that this work was written at the end of a long career, and that it synthesizes and supplements two previous books.
Anthropology was my first major in college, and my greatest academic hero is Gregory Bateson, an anthropologist but so much more than just an anthropologist.
I have read the introduction and first chapter, and was impressed with the author’s depth, his readable style, and his familiarity with both the history of his field and its current directions.
I will be able to tell you more when I’ve finished reading it. I’m only about a tenth of the way through it.
Comments (3)
My sister wanted to be an Anthropologist, she discovered boys instead in college.
I find anthropology interesting, though I prefer the forensic side.
Sounds like an interesting subject. Hope you enjoy the new book!