Humanity: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology FROM THE PUBLISHER
Working hand in hand with the Web site, this book's rich ethnographic examples, vivid photographs, and current research help you discover the many ways that cultural anthropologists study humankind. You'll see how cultural anthropology empowers us to solve problems facing the modern world, particularly those involving global problems such as hunger, ethnic conflicts, and the survival of indigenous cultures.
SYNOPSIS
This textbook introduces the theories and methods of cultural anthropology, and surveys the attitudes of various cultures towards their natural environment, economic exchange, marriage, kinship, gender relations, politics, religion, and art. The sixth edition adds a chapter on cultural variations in childhood nurturing, social learning, and life stages. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
This textbook introduces the theories and methods of cultural anthropology, and surveys the attitudes of various cultures towards their natural environment, economic exchange, marriage, kinship, gender relations, politics, religion, and art. The sixth edition adds a chapter on cultural variations in childhood nurturing, social learning, and life stages. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Home
