Writing Anthropology

Writing Anthropology: Essays on Craft and Commitment, edited by Carole McGranahan, brings together fifty-two anthropologists who examine scholarly writing as both a craft and a commitment.

The volume explores ethnography, storytelling, genre, affect, authorship, and scholarly responsibility. Contributors reflect on the aesthetic and functional properties of language while discussing the joys and pains of writing.

The collection frames anthropological writing as an effort to tell stories that matter, maintain community accountability, and share insights to positively influence the world. It offers thoughts, prompts, and agitations to encourage continuous writing and spark conversations across humanities disciplines.