Teaching Anthropological Theory

It‘s that time of year when I have to put together backgrounders on our new 2013 anthropology titles. At the top of my list are the new editions of Erickson and Murphy’s History of Anthropological Theory and Readings for a … read more…

  • dateDecember 14, 2012
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Ethnography that Meets Classroom Needs

As we watch the course orders for the Spring 2013 term starting to come in, it’s clear that Made in Madagascar, our newest ethnography in the Teaching Culture Series, has caught instructors’ imaginations. Course adoptions are happening at every kind … read more…

  • dateDecember 10, 2012
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Author Interview: Shirley A. Fedorak

In the first of a series of regular online interviews, the author of Anthropology Matters, Shirley A. Fedorak, shares her inspiration for writing the book, suggestions on how to use it effectively in an introductory anthropology course, her own approach … read more…

  • dateDecember 7, 2012
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Publishing with UTP Higher Education

As part of the lead-up to the five-year anniversary of UTP’s Higher Education Division, we have been submitting blog postings to the main UTP Blog that explore the purpose and various functions of our division. We would like to reblog … read more…

  • dateDecember 7, 2012
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UTP @ the AAA

We’re energized here after the AAA meetings in San Francisco! The UTP booth was a veritable hive of activity with authors, friends, and those new to Press stopping by to chat. It was great to see you all, and to … read more…

  • dateNovember 26, 2012
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