{"product_id":"9789819769322","title":"Anthropological Thought From Evolutionism to Postmodernism and Beyond","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAnthropological Thought\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrom Evolutionism to Postmodernism and Beyond\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVijoy S. Sahay\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eSocial Science \/ Anthropology \/ Cultural \u0026amp; Social\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe volume explores how anthropological ideas emerged. First, in the writings of the ancient Greek and Roman philosophers; after that, by the Renaissance scholars during the 18th century in Europe; and finally, during the mid-19th century, especially after Charles Darwin's theory of biological evolution. It covers the contributions of all the evolutionists of the 19th century. It explores the evolution of anthropological schools, from 'Evolutionism' to 'Diffusionism' and beyond. It also discusses diverse perspectives, such as 'Historical and Dialectical Materialism,' 'Functionalism,' 'Structural-Functionalism,' 'Cultural Ecology,' and 'Cognitive Anthropology. Concepts like Ethnocentrism and culture provide a rich tapestry of anthropological thought. It discusses the lives and contributions of renowned anthropologists, from E.B. Tylor to Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida. This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and instructors in social sciences, offering a nuanced understanding of anthropology, sociology, and psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eVijoy S. Sahay is the Former Head of the Department of Anthropology, University of Allahabad. He obtained PhD for his fascinating research work on the Nicobar Archipelago under the supervision of Professor L.P. Vidyarthi. He has been passionately teaching anthropological theories and conducting field research among the most primitive tribal groups of the country, particularly the primitive tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Author of a number of books and over 50 research papers, Prof. Sahay is the Founder, Editor, and Editor-in-Chief of the internationally renowned research journal, The Oriental Anthropologist. His latest book is Experiencing Anthropology in the Nicobar Archipelago (2021). Besides visiting and delivering lectures at different universities in India and abroad, Prof. Sahay was a Visiting Fellow at the KwaZulu Natal University, Durban, South Africa; Aarhus University, Denmark; Rajiv Gandhi Central University, Arunachal Pradesh; Vidyasagar University, Midnapore; and Kamaraj University, Madurai. He has also been a member of two important committees constituted by the Government of India for the protection and preservation of the dwindling tribes of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 December 2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer Nature Singapore\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpringer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9789819769322\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e275\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Springer Nature Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53332547305612,"sku":"9789819769322","price":125.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9789819769322.jpg?v=1787252693","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9789819769322","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}