An Anthropology of Anthropology: Is It Time to Shift Paradigms?
Is It Time to Shift Paradigms?
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Robert Borofsky's "An Anthropology of Anthropology" critically examines the discipline's practices and power dynamics.
It challenges traditional anthropological approaches, advocating for a more self-reflective and ethically responsible engagement with research subjects.
The book explores the impact of academic structures on anthropological research and questions the discipline's effectiveness in addressing real-world issues.
Borofsky argues for a shift in paradigms, emphasizing the importance of outcomes and accountability in anthropological work.
He encourages anthropologists to consider the broader societal implications of their research and to actively contribute to positive social change.
It challenges traditional anthropological approaches, advocating for a more self-reflective and ethically responsible engagement with research subjects.
The book explores the impact of academic structures on anthropological research and questions the discipline's effectiveness in addressing real-world issues.
Borofsky argues for a shift in paradigms, emphasizing the importance of outcomes and accountability in anthropological work.
He encourages anthropologists to consider the broader societal implications of their research and to actively contribute to positive social change.
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