A Companion to Cognitive Anthropology
| Author | : David B. Kronenfeld |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 624 |
| Release | : 2015-12-14 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781119111658 |
| ISBN-10 | : 111911165X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (5X Downloads) |
Download or read book A Companion to Cognitive Anthropology written by David B. Kronenfeld and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-12-14 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Companion traces the development of cognitive anthropology from its beginnings in the late 1950s to the present, and evaluates future directions of research in the field. In 29 contributions from leading anthropologists, there is an overview of cognitive and cultural structures, insights into how cognition works in everyday life and interacts with culture, and examples of contemporary research. A Companion to Cognitive Anthropology is essential for anyone interested in the questions of how culture shapes cognitive processes.
