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

• Pubblicazione: Malden, Massachusetts : , : Blackwell Publishing, Inc., , 2008; ©2008
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (216 p.)
• Disciplina: 301.023
• Soggetto topico: Applied anthropology - Vocational guidance
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Persona (resp. second.): Guerrón-MonteroCarla María <1970->
• 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
• Titolo autorizzato: Careers in applied anthropology in the 21st century
• ISBN: 1-282-68824-3; 9786612688249; 1-4443-0691-X; 1-4443-0692-8
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910139933603321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
• Serie: NAPA bulletin ; ; 29.