Anthropology: Contemporary Perspectives

This collection of essays lets students explore such topics as the changing role of anthropology, evolution versus natural selection, the disappearance of the Neanderthal, sex roles, human diversity, the explosion of creativity technology, and culture and language. The editors have selected works by some of today's leading anthropologists, science writers and scientists to provide students with a range of perspectives to help them understand the relevance of anthropology in this changing world.