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Using anthropology in the world, a guide to becoming an anthropologist practitioner, Riall W. Nolan

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Using anthropology in the world

bibliography

Riall W. Nolan

a guide to becoming an anthropologist practitioner

"Anthropologist practitioners work outside the confines of the university, putting their knowledge and skills to work on significant problems in a wide variety of different contexts. The demand for anthropologist practitioners is strong and growing; practice is in many ways the leading edge of anthropology today, and one of the most exciting aspects of the discipline. How can anthropology students prepare themselves to become practitioners? Specifically designed to help students, including those in more traditional training programs, prepare for a career in putting anthropology to work in the world, the book: provides an introduction to the discipline of anthropology and an exploration of its role and contribution in today's world; outlines the shape of anthropological practice - what it is, how it developed historically, and what it looks like today; describes how students of anthropology can prepare for a career in practice, with emphasis on the relationship between theory, method, and application; includes short contributions from practitioners, writing on specific aspects of training, practice, and career planning; sets out a framework for career planning, with specific and detailed discussions of finding and securing employment; reviews some of the more salient challenges arising in the course of a practitioner career; and concludes with a discussion of what the future of anthropological practice is likely to be. Using Anthropology in the World is essential reading for students interested in preparing themselves for the challenges and rewards of practice and application"--The publisher

The discipline of anthropology -- The world today and anthropology's place in it -- What is anthropological practice? -- The history of practice in anthropology -- Practice today -- Why be a practitioner? -- Getting prepared for practice -- Managing graduate school -- Core competencies: methods and theory -- Core competencies: networking & practice experience -- Career planning for practitioners -- Investigating employment opportunities -- Identifying predominant capabilities -- Securing employment -- Succeeding in the workplace -- Navigating your career -- The future of anthropological practice