Anthropology and Responsibility

The book explores the role and implications of responsibility in anthropology, including its recognition and invocation in the world, relations to other disciplines, and its definition of notions of the person, institutional practices, ways of knowing, and modes of evaluation. It is central to anthropological theory, ethnographic practice, collaborative research, and applied engagement, with chapters focused on various cultural contexts.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the multifaceted realm of responsibility in anthropology, examining its significance and implications across various domains. It explores how responsibility is acknowledged and invoked in the world, the relationships it establishes, and how it shapes notions of the individual, institutional practices, ways of knowing, and modes of evaluation. The concept of responsibility has a rich historical lineage within anthropology, and it continues to be a central theme in contemporary debates as well as in anthropologists' collaborations with other disciplines, particularly in fields such as development, medicine, and humanitarian response. As a category that provokes, challenges, and critically engages with political, ethical, and epistemological concerns, responsibility holds a pivotal position in anthropological theory, ethnographic practice, collaborative research, and applied engagement.

The book is organized into chapters that examine responsibility from diverse cultural perspectives, highlighting how anthropology can contribute to a deeper understanding of this complex concept. These chapters explore topics such as the "responsibility of anthropology" and the "responsibility of anthropologists to specific others." By examining responsibility within various cultural contexts, the book aims to shed light on the ways in which anthropology can contribute to a more ethical and socially responsible world.

In conclusion, this book offers a valuable exploration of the role and implications of responsibility in anthropology, providing a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on this critical topic. It is a must-read for scholars, researchers, and practitioners interested in understanding the complexities of human behavior, social structures, and the ethical dimensions of contemporary society.

Weight: 458g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032283807