Culture & truth : the remaking of social analysis : with a new introduction

Exposing the inadequacies of old conceptions of static cultures and detached observers, the book argues instead for social science to acknowledge and celebrate diversity, narrative, emotion, and subjectivity. This book is a call for a new approach to thinking and writing about culture, arguing for social science to acknowledge and celebrate diversity, narrative, emotion and the unavoidability of subjectivity. A new introduction to this edition gives powerful reasons for protecting diversity within and outside the academy. Culture And Truth Is A Call For A New Approach To Thinking And Writing About Culture. Exposing The Inadequacies Of Old Conceptions Of Static, Monolithic Culture, And Of Detached, Objective Observers, The Book Argues Instead For Social Science To Acknowledge And Celebrate Diversity, Narrative, Emotion, And The Unavoidability Of Subjectivity. In This Edition, A New Introduction Gives Powerful Reasons For Protecting Diversity Within And Outside The Academy.--jacket. Introduction : Grief And A Headhunter's Rage -- Pt. 1. Critique -- 1. The Erosion Of Classic Norms -- 2. After Objectivism -- 3. Imperialist Nostalgia -- Pt. 2. Reorientation -- 4. Putting Culture Into Motion -- 5. Ilongot Improvisations -- 6. Narrative Analysis -- Pt. 3. Renewal -- 7. Changing Chicano Narratives -- 8. Subjectivity In Social Analysis -- 9. Border Crossings -- Epilogue : A Raging Battle. Renato Rosaldo ; With A New Introduction. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 225-246) And Index.