Full Description
This set of sixteen profiles raises students' awareness of how a degree in anthropology can help shape their lives and careers. Using a biographical, story-telling approach, these profiles describe how people used their degrees in anthropology to influence their choice of career and to change their lives. By asking the question "How will my life, and the lives of others, be impacted by my choice to study anthropology?" these profiles encourage students to understand that chance, skill, and initiative are key to succeed both professionally and personally.
Contents
PREFACE. I. INTRODUCTION. 1. Introducing the Idea of Careers in Anthropology. II. CHARACTER PROFILES. 2. International Development. 3. Computer Engineer. 4. Coroner's Investigator. 5. Foundation Administrator. 6. Archeology. 7. Administrator: Non-Profits to Webpages. 8. Development Consultant. 9. Fire Fighter. 10. Missionary. 11. Local Government. 12. Parole Officer. 13. Human Ecology. 14. Forensic Anthropology. 15. Environmental Consultant. 16. Fundraising. III. CONCLUSION. 17. Conclusion.
