Routledge Anthropology and Colonialism in Asia - Book

Explore the complex history of social science and power through Anthropology and Colonialism in Asia. This collection from Routledge challenges the common idea that anthropology was solely a tool for Western colonial expansion. By examining the historical context of the field, this work provides a broader perspective on how different nations interacted with subject peoples. This volume moves beyond the cliche of Western-only colonialism to examine 'Eastern' colonialism as well. It investigates how Japanese and Chinese anthropologists engaged in the study of subject populations, revealing that the relationship between the researcher and the studied is a global phenomenon. This book is an essential resource for students and scholars looking to understand the problematic and multifaceted history of anthropological fieldwork and its connection to various forms of colonial rule across Asia.