Emics and Etics
Emics and Etics

Author: Thomas N. Headland

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated

Published: 1990-09-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9780803937383

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The inventor of the concepts of emics and etics, linguist Kenneth Pike, uses this volume as a forum to explain their development and their usage today. He is joined in the debate by renowned anthropologist Marvin Harris. Eight other scholars add to the scholarly discourse and demonstrate applications of the concepts in a variety of disciplines. Referring to insider versus outsider, subjective versus objective views of the world, these concepts are vital for researchers dealing with cultures other than their own.

The Rise of Anthropological Theory
The Rise of Anthropological Theory

Author: Marvin Harris

Publisher: Rowman Altamira

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 824

ISBN-13: 9780759101333

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The best known, most often cited history of anthropological theory is finally available in paperback! First published in 1968, Harris's book has been cited in over 1,000 works and is one of the key documents explaining cultural materialism, the theory associated with Harris's work. This updated edition included the complete 1968 text plus a new introduction by Maxine Margolis, which discusses the impact of the book and highlights some of the major trends in anthropological theory since its original publication. RAT, as it is affectionately known to three decades of graduate students, comprehensively traces the history of anthropology and anthropological theory, culminating in a strong argument for the use of a scientific, behaviorally-based, etic approach to the understanding of human culture known as cultural materialism. Despite its popularity and influence on anthropological thinking, RAT has never been available in paperback_until now. It is an essential volume for the library of all anthropologists, their graduate students, and other theorists in the social sciences.

Theories of Culture in Postmodern Times
Theories of Culture in Postmodern Times

Author: Marvin Harris

Publisher: Rowman Altamira

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780761990215

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In this book, Marvin Harris presents his current views on the nature of culture addressing such issues as the mental/behavioral debate, emics and etics, and anthropological holism.

Language Regard
Language Regard

Author: Betsy E. Evans

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2018-01-18

Total Pages: 331

ISBN-13: 1107162807

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The first book of its kind to provide historical and state-of-the-art perspectives on language regard.

Convention, Translation, and Understanding
Convention, Translation, and Understanding

Author: Robert Feleppa

Publisher: State University of New York Press

Published: 1988-07-08

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1438402538

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This book surveys several theoretical controversies in anthropology that revolve around reconciling the objective description of culture with the influence of inquirer interests and conceptions. It relates them to discussions by followers of W.V. Quine who see the problems of anthropological inquiry as indicative of conceptual problems in the basic assumptions operative in the discipline, and in the study of language in general. Feleppa offers a revised view of the nature and function of translation in anthropology that gives a plausible account of the problems that traditional semantics introduces into anthropology, while avoiding the severe methodological import Quine envisions.

Cross-Cultural Management
Cross-Cultural Management

Author: Dean Tjosvold

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2017-03-02

Total Pages: 332

ISBN-13: 1351947230

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Academics worldwide need empirically developed, concise ideas to make their cross-cultural teams and organizations productive. This invaluable reference tool provides an essential resource for academics to develop their understanding and professional practice in working across cultural boundaries. It considers the fundamental theories and frameworks of cross-cultural management and deepens our understanding of how they can be applied to management knowledge. Managers, researchers, students, HRM practitioners, and specialists in international business and cross-cultural affairs, will find this book a valuable reference source. Chapters suggest how frameworks can be further developed and how managers and employees can put them to use so as to build cross-cultural understanding and productive cross-functional teams.

Understanding Culture's Influence on Behavior
Understanding Culture's Influence on Behavior

Author: Richard W. Brislin

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 9780155083400

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Written in a lively, engaging style with many examples to illustrate complex concepts, this text helps readers to understand the influence of intercultural interactions in their own lives. It introduces students to disciplines, including cross-cultural psychology, intercultural communication, and international organizational behavior, that study culture's influence on human behavior. It covers a wide range of topics, such as schooling, work, gender, socialization of children, and health. This solid treatment of basic concepts applicable in the study of all behavior and social sciences lets students see that the study of culture and cultural differences is inherently connected to the other courses they will take throughout their college careers.