1. East Asian Anthropology in the World.
- Author
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Mathews, Gordon
- Subjects
ANTHROPOLOGICAL cross-cultural studies ,ANTHROPOLOGY methodology ,ANTHROPOLOGY teachers ,ANTHROPOLOGISTS ,EDUCATION - Abstract
The article focuses on the concept of global anthropology and the place of an East Asian anthropology and anthropologists within this framework. Topics discussed include the experience of the author as an anthropologist in Hong Kong, the impact of economic development and technological innovation on the study of anthropology, and the reasons East Asia is not yet ready to assume leadership role in anthropology. The factors that would help create a common East Asian anthropology are mentioned.
- Published
- 2015
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