Binding: Paperback
Rating: 3.0
Review: 4
Studio: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Written by Kottak, recent inductee to The National Academy of Sciences, this text for cultural anthropology emphasizes anthropology's integrated and comparative nature with "Bringing It All Together" essays that show how anthropology's sub-fields and dimensions combine to interpret and explain a common topic. Another distinctive feature, "Understanding Ourselves," illustrates the relevance of anthropological facts and theories to students' everyday lives. .
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Mirror for Humanity A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 3.0
Review: 4
Studio: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Written by a prominent scholar in the field and recent inductee to The National Academy of Sciences, this concise, up-to-date introduction to cultural anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics with contemporary changes in the field. Since no single or monolithic theoretical perspective orients this book, instructors with a wide range of views and approaches can use it effectively. The combination of brevity and readability make Mirror for Humanity a perfect match for cultural anthropology courses that use readings or ethnographies along with a main text..
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
Cultural Anthropology
Binding: Paperback
Rating: 3.0
Review: 4
Studio: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
A recent National Academy of Sciences inductee, Conrad Phillip Kottak offers an up-to-date holistic introduction to cultural anthropology. Kottak emphasizes why anthropology should matter to students and how students can use anthropology to better understand themselves. "Bringing It All Together" essays found throughout the text demonstrate the integrated and comparative nature of anthropology. New "Through the Eyes of Others" essays offer the perspectives of foreign students and recent graduates who present their own cultures of origin in contrast with contemporary American culture. Thought-provoking questions now begin each chapter to highlight key themes and spark discussions and critical thinking.
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages
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