Anthropological Research by Pertti J. Pelto, Gretel H. Pelto - 9780521292283

Anthropological ResearchThe Structure of Inquiry\nAuthor(s): Pertti J. Pelto, Gretel H. Pelto\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Cambridge University Press, United Kingdom\nImprint: Cambridge University Press\nISBN-13: 9780521292283, 978-0521292283\nSynopsis\nThis text is a comprehensive introduction to research methods in social and cultural anthropology. The Peltos focus their discussion on the essential elements of preparing and analyzing the supporting evidence from which generalizations about human nature are derived. The specific elements of anthropological research - such as interviewing informants, observing ceremonial behaviour, and designing surveys - are all covered, but the primary aim is to show how basic observations can be systematically translated into socio-cultural generalizations. The authors place strong emphasis not only on quantification and statistics, but also on the more qualitative aspects of anthropological working styles that are essential to effective researc.