This work offers an introduction to cultural anthropology that stresses empirical research, as well as how to apply anthropological concepts to everyday life.

Cultural Anthropology

Politics & Social Sciences

Ember, Carol R.

Ember, Melvin

Anthropology

Pearson College Div

This text includes the most recent research and developments in the field of anthropology. It is a comprehensive account of the theory and practice of the science, and includes updated discussions of DNA and RNA; and relative dating based on stratigraphy and biostratigraphy; and has a new final chapter, "explaining and solving social problems", which relates anthropology to other disciplines and to the solution of problems in the real world.

PRENTICE/HALL

This carefully written guide helps students better understand the material presented in the text. Each chapter consists of chapter summaries, definitions of key terms/concepts, critical thinking exercises geared to the questions in the text and self-test questions page referenced to the text.

This comprehensive volume reflects recent anthropological research and controversial developments, while integrating features in each chapter to spark and maintain reader interest. A focus on applied anthropology discusses the history and types in the Unites States, and shows how the work of applied anthropologists is playing more of a role in the planning of possible solutions to various global social problems?including AIDS, disasters, homelessness, crime, family violence, and war. The volume offers an introduction to anthropology, cultural variation and using applied anthropology and medical anthropology to address global social problems. For individuals interested in exploring the far-reaching aspects of anthropology.

Cultural Anthropology (10th Edition)

Reflecting recent anthropological research and controversial developments, this exceptionally readable, comprehensive introduction to anthropology goes beyond mere descriptions to discuss not only what humans are and were like, but why they got to be that way, in all their variety. A focus on applied anthropology throughout highlights the history and types of anthropology practiced in the Unites States, and shows how the work of applied anthropologists is playing more of a role in the planning of possible solutions to various global social problems. A host of special boxes highlight the cutting edge of the field Current Issues; Research Frontiers; New Perspectives on Gender; Applied Anthropology. What Is Anthropology? How We Discover the Past. Genetics and Evolution. The Living Primates. Primate Evolution: From Early Primates to Hominoids. The First Hominids. The Origins of Culture and the Emergence of Homo.The Emergence of Homo Sapiens. The Upper Paleolithic World. Origins of Food Production and Settled Life. Origins of Cities and States. Human Variation and Adaptation. The Concept of Culture. Theory and Evidence in Cultural Anthropology. Communication and Language. Getting Food. Economic Systems. Social Stratification: Class, Racism, and Ethnicity. Sex, Gender, and Culture. Marriage and the Family. Marital Residence and Kinship. Associations and Interest Groups. Political Life: Social Order and Disorder. Psychology and Culture. Religion and Magic. The Arts. Culture Change. Applied and Practicing Anthropology. Medical Anthropology. Global Social Problems. For anyone interested in an introduction to the latest anthropological research and its practical applications.

Anthropology (10th Edition)

Peregrine, Peter N.

With an emphasis on humans as both biological and cultural beings, this introduction to physical anthropology and archaeology features a focus on not only what humans are and were, but why they got to be that way. Results of current research are presented in a jargon-free manner that readers can readily understand and are accompanied by full documentation. Based on an extensively updated and revised version of Ember and Ember's Anthropology this volume addresses human evolution both biologically and culturally, modern humans and applied and practicing anthropology. For those interested in anthropology, archaeology, and human evolution.

Physical Anthropology and Archaeology

Social Sciences

Written by some of the top archaeologists in the country, this collection of 25 articles covers the entire range of archaeological methods as well as issues and controversies in contemporary archaeology. Illustrates through case studies how archaeologists put methods into practice to solve problems. Explores how ideas were formed and research conducted along with the people behind the process of archaeological discovery. Focuses on how archaeologists find and recover data from archaeological sites and materials, with examples from the contributors' own research. Examines issues and controversies in contemporary archaeology, discussing different theories, opinions, and evidence on various issues. For anyone interested in learning more about archaeological methods and discoveries.

Archaeology: Original Readings in Method and Practice

Pearson

The carefully selected works in this collection help readers understand the methods, practices, and experiences of some of the top physical anthropologists working in the field today. Each article reflects the contributors' experiences, insights, and opinions in a lively, semi-autobiographical manner. Conveys not only what contributors found, but how they found it and what the experience was like. Brings the experiences and insights of active scholars to practical research matters. Introduces basic concepts of biological evolution and evolutionary theory. Explores our australopithecine and early human ancestors, and considers how and why humans evolved. Considers both the nature and causes of physical variation among contemporary peoples. For anyone interested in learning more about physical anthropology, its methods, and discoveries.

Physical Anthropology: Original Readings in Method and Practice

Ember, Carol

Peregrine, Peter

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Cultural Anthropology

Anthropology

Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology (10th Edition)

Anthropology (10th Edition)

Physical Anthropology and Archaeology

Anthropology

Archaeology: Original Readings in Method and Practice

Physical Anthropology: Original Readings in Method and Practice