Description
IMAGO CRITICA Nº 7 2020
Book Summary
The seventh issue of the journal "Imago Crítica" offers an intellectual journey that combines the anthropology of art with a critical reflection on the passion for bibliometrics. This volume, titled "The Passion for Bibliometrics and Other Anthropologies," brings together articles and essays that explore the intersections between academic production, the measurement of knowledge, and cultural practices. An essential work for those seeking to understand contemporary debates in social and cultural anthropology from a rigorous and up-to-date perspective.
What is it about?
This issue is structured into several sections that address everything from the anthropology of art to the implications of bibliometrics in academic research. The first section, titled "On the Anthropology of Art," analyzes the relationships between artistic creation, cultural contexts, and research methodologies. Through various articles, the journal examines how artistic practices are intertwined with social processes and how the measurement of scientific impact transforms the production of knowledge. The work invites reflection on valuation criteria in the academic sphere and their influence on the social sciences.
Main Topics
- Anthropology of art and its relationship with contemporary cultural contexts
- Critique of bibliometrics as an academic evaluation system
- Intersections between scientific production and artistic practices
- Research methodologies in social and cultural anthropology
- Debates on the measurement of knowledge in the social sciences
Who is it recommended for?
This work is aimed at researchers, academics, and students of social and cultural anthropology, as well as social science professionals interested in debates on research methodologies and scientific evaluation. It is also of interest to artists and art theorists who seek to understand the anthropological dimensions of artistic creation. Readers with previous training in anthropology or related disciplines will find this issue to be a material of great value for their academic work.
What this book contributes
- A critical perspective on academic measurement systems and their impact on anthropological research
- Updated analyses on the relationships between art, culture, and society from an anthropological standpoint
- Methodological reflections that enrich the debate on the production of knowledge in the social sciences
- Specialized and rigorous content, reviewed by experts in the field
- Access to cutting-edge research and essays in the field of anthropology
Technical Specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: ANTHROPOS
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Social and cultural anthropology, ethnography
- Collection: Imago Crítica Journal
- Publication date: January 2021
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 514 g
Editorial Assessment
This seventh issue of "Imago Crítica" presents itself as a solid contribution to contemporary academic debate. The combination of themes such as the anthropology of art and bibliometric critique offers an original and necessary approach at a time of transformation in scientific evaluation criteria. The work maintains the rigor characteristic of the collection and is especially relevant for those who wish to delve into the tensions between creativity, measurement, and knowledge in the social sciences. A valuable reference material for specialists and advanced students.