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Record Nr.

UNINA9910139933603321

Titolo

Careers in applied anthropology in the 21st century : perspectives from academics and practitioners / / Carla Guerrón-Montero, volume editor

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Malden, Massachusetts : , : Blackwell Publishing, Inc., , 2008

©2008

ISBN

1-282-68824-3

9786612688249

1-4443-0691-X

1-4443-0692-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (216 p.)

Collana

NAPA Bulletin, , 1556-4797 ; ; 29

Disciplina

301.023

Soggetti

Applied anthropology - Vocational guidance

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Careers in Applied Anthropology in the 21st Century: Perspectives from Academics and Practitioners; Contents; PART 1: INTRODUCTION; Introduction: Preparing Anthropologists for the 21st Century; Recent Changes and Trends in the Practice of Applied Anthropology; PART 2: GRADUATE SCHOOL IN APPLIED ANTHROPOLOGY; Mastering the Art of the M.A. Program and Beyond; Small Fish in a Big Pond: An Applied Anthropologist in Natural Resource Management; PART 3: ADVICE FROM THE ACADEMY; Practicing Anthropology from Within the Academy: Combining Careers

Moving Past Public Anthropology and Doing Collaborative ResearchCollaboration, Cooperation, and Working Together: Anthropologists Creating a Space for Research and Academic Partnerships; Learning Applied Anthropology in Field Schools: Lessons from Bosnia and Romania; PART 4: ADVICE FROM PRACTICING ANTHROPOLOGISTS; Working for the Federal Government: Anthropology Careers; Applied Anthropology and Executive Leadership; Creating Your Own Consulting Business; Using Anthropology Overseas; Becoming an International Consultant; PART 5: FURTHER RESOURCES



Further Resources for Careers in Applied AnthropologyBiosketches of Authors

Sommario/riassunto

The NAPA Bulletin series is dedicated to the practical problem-solving and policy applications of anthropological knowledge and methods. NAPA Bulletins are peer reviewed, and are distributed free of charge as a benefit of NAPA membership. The NAPA Bulletin seeks to:facilitate the sharing of information among practitioners, academics, and studentsbe a useful document for practitionerscontribute to the professional development of anthropologists seeking practitioner positionssupport the general interests of practitioners both within and outside the academ