2nd Edition
Using Anthropology in the World A Guide to Becoming an Anthropologist Practitioner
A few things before we start Part 1: The Discipline 1. The discipline of anthropology 2. The world today and anthropology’s place in it Part 2: Anthropological Practice 3. What is anthropological practice? 4. The history of practice in anthropology 5. Anthropological practice today Part 3: Preparation 6. Why be a practitioner? 7. Getting prepared for practice 8. Managing graduate school 9. Core competencies—methods and theory 10. Core competencies—networking and practice experience Part 4: Finding Employment 11. Career planning for practitioners 12. Investigating employment opportunities 13. Identifying predominant capabilities 14. Securing employment Part 5: Career-Building 15. Succeeding in the workplace 16. Navigating your career 17. The future of anthropological practice
Biography
Riall W. Nolan is Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at Purdue University. His primary interests are in the fields of cross-cultural communication and adaptation, international development, and the training of applied and practicing anthropologists. He is a co-founder of the Anthropology Career Readiness Network (ACRN) as well as a novelist.
