Psychological Anthropology for the 21st Century

<p>This book provides a comprehensive introduction to psychological anthropology covering both the early history and contemporary state of the field. Eller discusses the major themes theories figures and publications and provides a detailed survey of the essential and enduring relationship between anthropology and psychology. The volume charts the development celebrates the accomplishments critiques the inadequacies and considers the future of a field that has made great contributions to the overall discipline of anthropology. The chapters feature rich ethnographic examples and boxes for more in-depth discussion as well as summaries and questions to support teaching and learning. This is essential reading for all students new to the study of psychological anthropology.</p>