The handbook of practicing anthropology / [electronic resource]
edited by Riall W. Nolan.
- Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Blackwell, ©2013.
- 1 online resource.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. The practitioner career arc -- pt. 2. Practitioner bases -- pt. 3. Domains of practice -- pt. 4. Key issues -- pt. 5. Conclusion.
An essential career-planning resource, A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology presents a comprehensive account of contemporary anthropological practice written primarily by anthropological practitioners. Engagingly written and instructive accounts of practice by anthropological professionals working in corporations, governmental, entrepreneurial, and educational settings. Provides essential guidance on applying anthropological principles on the job: what works well and what must be learned. Emphasizes the value of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous learning as key elements to success in non-academic careers. highlights the range of successful career options for practitioners, describes significant sectors of professional activity, and discusses key issues, concerns, and controversies in the field. Chapters examine key practice sectors such as freelancing, managing a consulting firm, working for government, non-profits, and corporations, and the domains of health, industry, education, international development, and the military.
9781118484340 1118484347 9781118484319 1118484312 9781118484333 1118484339 9781118486597 1118486595 9780470674598 0470674598 9781299241367 1299241360
455386 MIL
2012044483
Anthropology--Methodology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Anthropology--General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Regional Studies.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Sociology--General.
Anthropology--Methodology.
Electronic books.
Handbooks and manuals.
Electronic books.
GN33
301.01
Includes bibliographical references and index.
pt. 1. The practitioner career arc -- pt. 2. Practitioner bases -- pt. 3. Domains of practice -- pt. 4. Key issues -- pt. 5. Conclusion.
An essential career-planning resource, A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology presents a comprehensive account of contemporary anthropological practice written primarily by anthropological practitioners. Engagingly written and instructive accounts of practice by anthropological professionals working in corporations, governmental, entrepreneurial, and educational settings. Provides essential guidance on applying anthropological principles on the job: what works well and what must be learned. Emphasizes the value of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous learning as key elements to success in non-academic careers. highlights the range of successful career options for practitioners, describes significant sectors of professional activity, and discusses key issues, concerns, and controversies in the field. Chapters examine key practice sectors such as freelancing, managing a consulting firm, working for government, non-profits, and corporations, and the domains of health, industry, education, international development, and the military.
9781118484340 1118484347 9781118484319 1118484312 9781118484333 1118484339 9781118486597 1118486595 9780470674598 0470674598 9781299241367 1299241360
455386 MIL
2012044483
Anthropology--Methodology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Anthropology--General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Regional Studies.
SOCIAL SCIENCE--Sociology--General.
Anthropology--Methodology.
Electronic books.
Handbooks and manuals.
Electronic books.
GN33
301.01