Stories of Culture and Place: An Introduction to Anthropology - Tapa dura

This original introduction to cultural anthropology is a textbook like no other. Structured as a narrative rather than a compendium of facts about cultures and concepts, it invites students to think of anthropology as a series of stories that emerge from cultural encounters in particular times and places. These moments of encounter are illustrated with reference to both classic and contemporary ethnographic examples-from Coming of Age in Samoa to Coming of Age in Second Life-allowing readers to grasp anthropology's sometimes problematic past, while still capturing the excitement and potential of the discipline.

Michael G. Kenny is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at Simon Fraser University. Kirsten Smillie is a health services researcher and instructional designer.