A History of Anthropological Theory 2/e Author:Paul A. Erickson, Liam D. Murphy, Liam Donat Murphy Recognizing that anthropology - the integrated study of humanity in its biological, social, and cultural dimensions - has deep roots in the Western experience, this concise survey begins in antiquity, with such writers as Herodotus and Aristotle, then moves forward through the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the nineteenth century, when anthro... more »pological thought took on a more disciplined form. The twentieth century is, however, the central focus of the text - the authors cover all of the main strands, including American, British, and French anthropological traditions, and discuss developments in theory that point to future directions in anthropology. The book also features sections that introduce readers to theory in archaeology, physical anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. A History of Anthropology, second edition is thus a remarkably comprehensive, accessible introduction to the field. New to this edition are sections on Transactionalism and Feminist anthropology as well as a new preface and expanded sections on French Structural Anthropology, British Social Anthropology, and Postmodernity, including pieces on Medical Anthropology and Globalization« less