Anthropology 2th edition
ISBN:0195392876
ISBN13:9780195392876
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Authors:Robert H. Lavenda, Emily A. Schultz
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Anthropology Description
Anthropology 2 Edition A unique alternative to more traditional, encyclopedic introductory texts, Anthropology: What Does It Mean to Be Human?, Second Edition, takes a question-oriented approach that incorporates cutting-edge theory and new ways of looking at important contemporary issues such as power, human rights, and inequality. With a total of fifteen chapters, this engaging, full-color text is an ideal one-semester overview that delves deep into anthropology without overwhelming students. New to this Edition:- New discussions of gender and archaeology, domestication, social organization, nutritional anthropology, and aboriginality, and significantly updated discussions of genetics and race and human origins- Discussion of economic and political relations now appear in separate chapters-"Anthropology in Everyday Life" boxes now appear throughout the book to continually show students the applicability of anthropology -New "In Their Own Words" commentaries throughout -New module on the components of language.-In addition to the running glossary, a glossary now appears at the end of the text-"For Review" sections now appear at the end of each chapter.