Zamiast wstępu. Mikrohistoria z zaangażowaniem w tle

Instead of an introduction. Microhistory with engagement in the background The essay describes the history and progress of a discussion concerning the issue of engaged anthropology in Poland. An overview of different opinions in this matter, allowed the author to distinguish two main orientations. The first one is connected with the debate among the anthropologists involved with the „(op.cit.,)” magazine. The second one revolves around the redefinition of the „field” category, as well as the fi eldwork method itsel