Anthropology and Autobiography

<p>Anthropological writings by anthropologists in the field have long been a valuable tool to the profession. But until now the theoretical implications of its use have not been fully explored. <em>Anthropology and Autobiography </em>provides unique insights into the fieldwork autobiographical materials and/or textual critiques of anthropologists many of whose ethnographies are already familiar. It considers the role of the anthropologist as fieldworker and writer examining the ways in which nationality age gender and personal history influence the anthropologist's behavior towards the individuals he is observing. This volume also contributes to debates about reflexivity and the political responsibility of the anthropologist who as a participant has traditionally made only stylized appearances in the academic text. The contributors examine their work among peoples in Africa Japan the Caribbean Greece Shetland England indigenous Australia Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Autobiography is developed alongside political intellectual and historical changes. The anthropologists confront and examine issues of racism reciprocity and friendships. <em>Anthropology and Autobiography</em> will appeal to anthropologists and social scientists interested in ethnographic approaches the self reflexivity qualitative methodology and the production of texts.</p>