An Introduction to Social Anthropology

Introduction
Seeing the World
Disgusting, Forbidden and Unthinkable
Gifts, Exchange and Reciprocity
The Ritual Round
Society: A Set of Symbols
Beauty and Bounty, Treasure and Trophies
Cosmology I: Religion, Magic and Mythology
Cosmology II: Witchcraft, Shamanism and Syncretism
Law, Order and Social Control
The Art of Politics
Family, Kinship and Marriage
Economics and Environment
Tourism and the Intercultural Encounter
Transnationalism, Globalisation and Beyond
Glossary of Anthropological Terms
Index of Authors
Index of Peoples and Places
General Index
World Map

Joy Hendry is Emeritus Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Oxford Brookes University and Senior Member at St Anthony's College, University of Oxford, UK. She is author or editor of over a dozen books and has done extensive fieldwork in Japan, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom and has been a frequent interviewee on BBC Radio.

'Brilliant! This is just the book I have been looking for...good format and layout, and is reasonably priced.' - Dr D. Burnett, All Nationals Christian College'Brilliant examples. I've already used 'the Japanese handkerchief' in my class.' - Dr S. Wright, University of Birmingham'I especially like the fact that films are recommended for each chapter.' - Dr F. Hughes-Freeland, University of Wales 'I thoroughly commend this revised and expanded edition of Joy Hendry's acclaimed book. It is without doubt one of the best introductory texts to social and cultural anthropology that exists.  Written in lucid, jargon-free prose and in a style that is both personal and engaging, Hendry once again demonstrates her extraordinary gift for explaining and rendering accessible even the most complex ideas and arguments. This book goes a long way towards bridging the gap between the general public and academic anthropology. It is essential reading for any newcomer to the subject. 'Professor Cris Shore, University of Auckland'This is an indispensable text. Hendry conveys key principles in an accessible way without ever losing sight of what it is that makes anthropology such a dynamic and exciting field.'Dr Cathrine Degnen, University of Newcastle 'From my own experience I know this book works well with students - and indeed with anyone who is curious about what anthropology is.  Hendry deals with a broad range of topics - from what it means to do fieldwork to the classical contributions that have shaped anthropological discourse; from individual symbols to larger constellations of cultural and social organization. The further research sections at the end of each chapter add to the value of the book and the two new chapters, on tourism and on globalization, draw us further into how anthropologists seek to understand contemporary realities. The enlarged new edition of this useful and informative book is easy to recommend.  'Professor Leif Manger, University of Bergen   'A lively and