Ecological anthropology

Author: (Japanese) Tomoko Shidō
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Publish Date: 2006-03-01
Features: "Ecological Anthropology," emerging in the 1960s, is one of the most vibrant branches of anthropology today. It offers a unique perspective and broad scope by interpreting culture through the lens of the environment or vice versa. This book is co-authored by a group of Japan's most renowned ecological anthropologists, all of whom are experts with decades of fieldwork experience. It is not a purely theoretical work but a masterful blend of theory and fieldwork. Reading it allows you to understand the cultures and lives of representative indigenous peoples in regions such as Asia, Africa, North and South America, and Europe, while also learning various theories and methods of ecological anthropology from the authors' interpretations of typical fieldwork cases. Additionally, the perfect combination of theory and fieldwork provides an excellent model for young scholars learning how to conduct anthropological research. Ecological anthropology has flourished in countries like the United States and Europe, and Japan also holds an important position in this field. The strengths and characteristics of Japanese anthropology are widely recognized. These are clearly reflected in this work, "Ecological Anthropology." First, due to its solid academic foundation and convenient access to academic information, their research consistently remains at the forefront of international academia. Second, the developed economy of Japan enables them to conduct extensive and in-depth fieldwork worldwide, something even some developed countries cannot match. Third, nurtured by their excellent academic traditions and environment, anthropologists in Japan generally exhibit a rigorous, meticulous, and refined scholarly approach. Fourth, Japanese scholars value teamwork and place great emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborative research.