The essence of anthropology

THE ESSENCE OF ANTHROPOLOGY, 3E, International Edition features an experienced and diverse author team with expertise in all subfields of anthropology. With an eye to visual and written clarity, the authors present anthropology from an integrated, holistic perspective. They use three unifying themes as a framework to tie the book together and keep students focused: systemic adaptation to emphasize that every culture, past and present, is an integrated and dynamicsystem of adaptation; biocultural connections that highlight the integration of human culture and biology in the steps humans take to meet the challenges of survival; and the emergence of globalization and its disparate impact on peoples and cultures around the world. Within each chapter, pedagogical elements hone in on particularly interesting examples that give students deeper insightinto the meaning and relevance of a wide range of topics covered in the general narrative, and insightful questions foster critical thinking about main themes. In further support of learning, the book's design facilitates students' ability to understand anthropology's key concepts and their great relevance to today's complex world. INDICE: 1. The Essence of Anthropology.2. Biology and Evolution.3. Living Primates.4. Human Evolution.5. The Neolithic Revolution: The Domestication of Plants and Animals.6. The Emergence of Cities and States.7. Modern Human Diversity: Race and Racism.8. The Characteristics of Culture.9. Language and Communication.10. Social Identity, Personality, and Gender.11. Subsistence and Exchange.12. Sex, Marriage, and Family.13. Kinship and Other Methods of Grouping.14. Politics, Power, and Violence.15. Spirituality, Religion, and the Supernatural.16. Global Changes and the Role of Anthropology.

• ISBN: 978-1-111-83443-2
• Editorial: South Western
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 416
• Fecha Publicación: 20/01/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés