Biographical Dictionary of Anthropologists

This biographical dictionary provides information on 322 men and women who have made or are making significant contributions in the field of anthropology. Arranged alphabetically, each entry is limited to 500 words and includes a short biography highlighting each person's professional and private background, a detailed analysis of the theories or approaches that each contributed to his or her individual field, and a brief guide to the person's major works of literature.

A detailed timeline lists each person's date of birth, full name, and primary field of study, guiding readers to entries covering 1681 to 2006. An extensive glossary explains technical terms used throughout the work.

This biographical dictionary provides information on 322 men and women who have made or are making significant contributions in the field of anthropology. Arranged alphabetically, each entry is limited to 500 words and includes a short biography highlighting each person's professional and private background, a detailed analysis of the theories or approaches that each contributed to his or her individual field, and a brief guide to the person's major works of literature.

A detailed timeline lists each person's date of birth, full name, and primary field of study, guiding readers to entries covering 1681 to 2006. An extensive glossary explains technical terms used throughout the work.

Counselor William Stewart has been writing for over 30 years. He is also the author of Biographical Dictionary of Sociologists (2008), A Biographical Dictionary of Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Psychotherapists (2007) and British and Irish Poets (2007). He resides in Eastleigh, Hants, England.