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Book reviewed in this article:Probleme der Vor‐Völker‐Forschung: Grundzüge Einer Ethnologischen Urgeschichte. Fritz HaensellTheorie der kulturellen Ähnlichkeit. Wilhelm Milke

The chapter reviews changing priorities of applied studies in Soviet and post‐Soviet Russia, presented on the background of institutional developments and changes in public status of ethnology in the country. Special emphasis is given to activities of the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology (Moscow) in this field and to author–s personal experience in practicing ethnology during the last 15 years.

The publication of An Introduction to Scottish Ethnology sees the completion of the fourteen-volume Scottish Life and Society series, originally conceived by the eminent ethnologist Professor Alexander Fenton. The series explores the many elements in Scottish history, language and culture which have shaped the identity of Scotland and Scots at local, regional and national level, placing these in an international context. Each of the thirteen volumes already published focuses on a particular theme or institution within Scottish society. This introduction provides an overview of the discipl

AbstractChinese anthropology and ethnology studies are shaped by diverse schools of thought, including Western anthropology, classical Marxist ethnic theory, the Soviet school of ethnology, and Chinese experience and theory. In particular, Western anthropology, classical Marxist ethnic theory, and the Soviet school have had a tremendous impact on Chinese anthropology and ethnology studies across different historical periods. In China, practical and theoretical studies on anthropology and ethnology have become increasingly embedded in those three academic traditions. In this sense, Chinese anthropology and ethnology studies are by no means a simple replica of disciplinary progress made in other countries, nor are they a mixed-up combination of overseas studies in the Chinese context. On the contrary, Chinese anthropology and ethnology studies have developed as an independent Chinese school of thought guided by Marxist principles and a research area through the efforts of generations of Chinese scholars with lessons learned from practical experiences and global research results to produce new theories and methodologies adapted to the Chinese social context. This research area aims to improve the well-being of Chinese people, featuring Chinese academic legacy and confidence. The Chinese anthropology and ethnology as an academic discipline represents the fifth way in global anthropology and ethnology studies, following its predecessors established in the United Kingdom, continental Europe, the Soviet Union, and the United States. This tradition marks a unique contribution from the developing world, one that enriches and advances global anthropology and ethnology studies. In other words, with a focus on national and contemporary imperatives, Chinese anthropology and ethnology studies have leveraged and examined other anthropological and ethnological doctrines to propose innovative concepts and theories. Furthermore, it provides valuable "Chinese experience" for developing countries to navigate anthropology and ethnology.

"Following extensive research in Canada, England and France, author Frances Slaney sheds light on the career of Marius Barbeau, delivering the first in-depth assessment of his ethnographic fieldwork and publications as a reflection of his studies abroad (Oxford and Paris, 1907-1911)."--