Historicizing Canadian Anthropology

A major contribution to the field. Until now, the literature has been sparsely populated, so this volume is a landmark. It is absolutely unique in its scope, and will attract Canadian anthropologists and others interested in the history of and the social sciences generally in Canada. -- Jennifer Brown, co-editor of Reading Beyond Words: Contexts for Native History This comprehensive history of Canadian anthropology, written by an expert group of authors, will form the foundation for future developments in the field. I strongly recommend it as an important text for undergraduates and graduate students. -- Richard Preston, author of Cree Narrative: Expressing the Personal Meanings of Events

The first significant examination of the historical development of anthropological study addresses key issues in the evolution of the discipline.

Historicizing Canadian Anthropology is the first significant examination of the historical development of anthropological study in this country. It addresses key issues in the evolution of the discipline: the shaping influence of Aboriginal-anthropological encounters; the challenge of compiling a history for the Canadian context; and the place of international and institutional relations. The contributors to this collection reflect on the definition and scope of the discipline and explore the degree to which a uniquely Canadian tradition affects anthropological theory, practice, and reflexivity.

Historicizing Canadian Anthropology is a watershed that will revitalize critical reflexivity within the field. With contributions from a broad cross-section of anthropologists - from senior scholars to doctoral students - this book is essential reading for practising Canadian anthropologists, their students, and others who seek to understand the historical contours of the field.