A thoughtful overview of questions central to public anthropology, with examples and case studies that will prove illuminating and helpful to undergraduates. A valuable addition to any course on public anthropology.--Robert Borofsky, Director, Center for a Public Anthropology Hedican has produced an engaging book that offers a solid introduction to public anthropology. Well organized, with clear and concise definitions, and touching on several controversial issues with sensitivity, the book illustrates for students the need for anthropologists to critically evaluate contemporary issues and determine where they stand. Highly recommended!--Sonya Atalay, University of Massachusetts Amherst Public Anthropologyis a world anthropology book that is relevant in Canada, the United States, or anywhere around the globe that anthropologists now work. It's also a great read. Hedican has created a text that is informative, timely, and readable--a hat trick of attributes not common in an academic book.--Charles Menzies, University of British Columbia.