NAPA Bulletin, Number 29, Careers in 21st Century Applied Anthropology: Perspectives from Academics and Practitioners,

by Volume Editor: Carla Guerron-Montero (University of Delaware, USA)

• ISBN13: 9781444306927
• ISBN10: 1444306928
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-04-01
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Summary

The NAPA Bulletin series is dedicated to the practical problem-solving and policy applications of anthropological knowledge and methods. NAPA Bulletins are peer reviewed, and are distributed free of charge as a benefit of NAPA membership. The NAPA Bulletin seeks to: ? facilitate the sharing of information among practitioners, academics, and students. ? be a useful document for practitioners. ? contribute to the professional development of anthropologists seeking practitioner positions. ? support the general interests of practitioners both within and outside the academy.

Table of Contents

Introduction.

Introduction: Preparing Anthropologists for the 21st Century

Recent Changes and Trends in the Practice of Applied Anthropology

Graduate School in Applied Anthropology.

Mastering the Art of the M.A. Program and Beyond

Small Fish in a Big Pond: An Applied Anthropologist in Natural Resource Management

Advice from the Academy.

Practicing Anthropology from within the Academy: Combining Careers

Moving Past Public Anthropology and Doing Collaborative Research

Collaboration, Cooperation, and Working Together: Anthropologists Creating a Space for Research and Academic Partnerships

Learning Applied Anthropology in Field Schools: Lessons from Bosnia and Romania

Advice from Practicing Anthropologists.

Working for the Federal Government: Anthropology Careers

Applied Anthropology and Executive Leadership

Creating Your Own Consulting Business

Using Anthropology Overseas

Becoming an International Consultant

Further Resources.

Further Resources for Careers in Applied Anthropology

Biosketches of Authors

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