Introducing Anthropology: An Integrated Approach

by Park, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780078116957
• ISBN10: 0078116953
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-27
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

This introductory text in general anthropology truly integrates the subfields of anthropology. Unlike other "four-field" texts, it is not divided by subfield but is organized by the topics that anthropology studies, showing how all the subfields contribute to our knowledge of the human species. It is student-friendly, concise, and, while not omitting any major topic, has a managed amount of detail. The unique holistic approach focuses on the integration of the biocultural nature, evolution, and behavior of the human species.

Table of Contents

Anthropology: The Biocultural Study of the Human Species

Doing Anthropology: Defining the Discipline

How Anthropology Works: Methods of Inquiry

Themes of Anthropology: Evolution

Themes of Anthropology: Culture

The Identity and Nature of Our Species

Our Place in Nature: Humans as Primates

Evolution: The Large-Brained Primate

Reproduction: The Sexual Primate

Human Variation: Biological Diversity and Race

Adapting To Our Worlds

Food: Getting It, Growing It, Eating It, and Passing It Around

Nature of the Group: Arranging Our Families and Organizing Our People

Communication: Sharing What We Know

Maintenance of Order: Making the Worldview Real

Culture Change: Theories and Processes

The Evolution of Our Behaviors: Putting It All Together

Anthropology in Today’s World: Problems and Contributions

Glossary

Index

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