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History and Theory in Anthropology by Alan Barnard is a clear and concise introduction to the historical development of anthropological theory. The book traces the evolution of key anthropological approaches—from early evolutionism and diffusionism to functionalism, structuralism, and postmodernism—placing them in historical context and discussing the influence of major thinkers like Marx, Durkheim, Levi-Strauss, and Geertz. Designed especially for students, it provides a framework to understand how anthropology has developed as a discipline and how theoretical approaches have shaped the understanding of culture and society over time. Barnard presents complex ideas with clarity, making it an ideal foundational text for undergraduate anthropology courses.

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