A Companion to Cognitive Anthropology - Wiley Blackwell Companions to Anthropology
A Companion to Cognitive Anthropology - Wiley Blackwell Companions to Anthropology
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4 December, 2015
Description
This new Companion traces the development of cognitive anthropology from its beginnings in the late 1950s to the present, and evaluates future directions of research in the field. In 29 contributions from leading anthropologists, there is an overview of cognitive and cultural structures, insights into how cognition works in everyday life and interacts with culture, and examples of contemporary research. A Companion to Cognitive Anthropology is essential for anyone interested in the questions of how culture shapes cognitive processes.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781119111658 |
| ISBN10 | 111911165X |
| Number Of Pages | 624 |
| Item Weight | 943 g |
| Product Dimensions | 173 x 246 x 29 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
David B. Kronenfeld is Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at University of California, Riverside.
Giovanni Bennardo is Presidential Research Professor at Northern Illinois University.
Victor C. de Munck is Associate Professor of Anthropology at State University New York, New Paltz.
Michael D. Fischer is Professor of Anthropological Sciences at the University of Kent.