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Utilizing anthropological methods, this book examines the discipline of anthropology itself, analyzing the contexts that influence its beliefs and publications. It critiques traditional metrics of academic productivity, proposing alternative assessments that emphasize the outcomes and impacts of anthropological work. By exploring the value of anthropological projects, it seeks to redefine intellectual contributions beyond mere publication counts, offering a fresh perspective on the discipline's relevance and effectiveness.
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An Anthropology of Anthropology, Robert Borofsky
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- An Anthropology of Anthropology
- Subtitle
- Is It Time to Shift Paradigms
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Borofsky
- Publisher
- Center for a Public Anthropology
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 372
- ISBN13
- 9781732224131
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- Utilizing anthropological methods, this book examines the discipline of anthropology itself, analyzing the contexts that influence its beliefs and publications. It critiques traditional metrics of academic productivity, proposing alternative assessments that emphasize the outcomes and impacts of anthropological work. By exploring the value of anthropological projects, it seeks to redefine intellectual contributions beyond mere publication counts, offering a fresh perspective on the discipline's relevance and effectiveness.