Breastfeeding and food policy in a hungry world
Abstract: Historical and cultural aspects of breastfeeding are examined. Little rigorous data exists to support charges that infant malnutrition, morbidity, and mortality are related to reduction of breastfeeding. Some anthropologists criticize sociocultural models which are dev…
"The study of human origins is one of the most fascinating branches of anthropology. Yet it has rarely been considered by social or cultural anthropologists, who represent the largest subfield of the discipline. In this powerful study Alan Barnard aims to bridge this gap. Barnar…
"The study of human origins is one of the most fascinating branches of anthropology. Yet it has rarely been considered by social or cultural anthropologists, who represent the largest subfield of the discipline. In this powerful study Alan Barnard aims to bridge this gap. Barnar…
During recent years, attempts have been made to move beyond the Eurocentric perspective that characterized the social sciences, especially anthropology, for over 150 years. A debate on the 'anthropology of anthropology' was needed, one that would consider other forms of knowledg…
