Anthropology and Autobiography (Paperback, Reissue)

Autobiography for its own sake is being increasingly recognised as a genre and social anthropology offers a unique perspective through cross-cultural fieldwork. This collection provides insights into the validity of fieldwork autobiography and the textual critique of anthropologists. It presents new scope for the genre of autobiography and contributes to the debates about reflexivity and political responsibility. This volume will appeal to anthropologists who will learn that autobiography is not mere narcissm.