Action Anthropology and Sol Tax are both important chapters in the development of contemporary anthropology and applied social science. Although unknown or forgotten by most, both continue to be revered and applied by a group of intellectual descendants who will not let die either the man or the approach to helping communities. In 2010 and 2011, former students, colleagues, the two Tax daughters--both academic professionals--and others came together to explore the relevance of Action Anthropology and Sol Tax to applied social science today. In reflecting on the history of the man and the intellectual tradition that he inspired, the authors document the many contributions made by Tax and his student-colleague cohorts. Using examples from contemporary applications, the contributors also demonstrate the present-day power of the ideas and approaches developed over the first 75 years.
Time will tell whether Action Anthropology and Sol Tax in 2012: The Final Word? will close this important chapter in the development of applied social science research. Regardless, the tenets of Action Anthropology, detailed and explicated throughout this volume, will continue to provide a foundation for all applied scientists interested in social justice, indigenous decolonization, and improving the human condition.


"The impressive set of contributions contained herein will permit future generations to more fully understand the foundational influence and current relevance of Sol Tax in bringing anthropology out of the museum and universities and into the non-academic, international world of the mid-20th century. As Tax confronted the world of his time, he led the way in using anthropology to define, confront, and provide solutions to a world of problems not unlike those we now see again in the 21st century. These following contributions make clear that Tax and his work are as relevant today as they were in his time."

Deward E. Walker Jr., PhD, Professor of Anthropology and Ethnic Studies, University of Colorado, Boulder (From the Preface)

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• Publication Date: December 18, 2012
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