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Writing Culture

A School of American Research, Advanced Seminar
Pages
345
Published
1986
Language
English

Synopsis

This influential collection of essays critically examines the process of ethnographic writing, challenging traditional notions of objectivity and representation in anthropology. It explores how cultural accounts are constructed through language and power dynamics, influencing how we understand other societies. The book remains a foundational text for discussions on reflexivity and the literary aspects of social science.