Applied Anthropology

Applied Anthropology: Domains of Application edited by Satish Kedia and John van Willigen comprises essays by prominent scholars on the potential accomplishments and methods of applied anthropology. Domains covered in the volume include development agriculture environment health and medicine nutrition population displacement and resettlement business and industry education and aging. The contributors demonstrate in compelling ways how anthropological knowledge skills and methodologies can be put to work in addressing social economic health and technical problems facing societies today. With their genuine commitment to protecting the diversity and vitality of human communities applied anthropologists working in real-life settings have and will continue to have a lasting impact on people around the world. The editors enrich the volume by providing introductory and concluding chapters that offer a detailed historical context for applied anthropology and an exploration of its future directions.