Applied Anthropology in a complex society

Authors

  • Hugo Cadenas Departamento de Antropología, Universidad de Chile

Abstract

This article reflects on the definition of applied anthropology in the light of the challenges facing the discipline in the twenty-first century, from the theoretical, methodological and practical application in the broadest sense. While the subject is open to debate and no conclusions can be exhaustive, it is possible to propose some ideas to the debate.

Keywords:

Social Anthropology, Applied Anthropology, Anthropology and Development, Political Anthropology, Latin America

Author Biography

Hugo Cadenas, Departamento de Antropología, Universidad de Chile

Antropólogo Social, Universidad de Chile. Magíster en Antropología y Desarrollo, Universidad de Chile.

 

Profesor del Departamento de Antropología

Facultad de Ciencias Sociales

Universidad de Chile