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2009 Course Handbook

ANTH826: Social Movements, Knowledge and Development

This unit introduces the use of anthropology in understanding the contested nature of knowledge in the project of development and modernisation. Anthropological studies of shamans, midwives and diviners will be used to question the meaning of knowledge as defined by modernising intellectuals.

Credit Points:4
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When Offered: E2 - Evening; Offered in the second half-year
Staff Contact: Dr Kalpana Ram
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Assessed As: Graded
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Faculty of Arts

Timetable Information

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Recent Updates

17 Oct 2008 - EDUC80P

Program title amended