Mirror for Humanity : A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology with PowerWeb

by Kottak, Conrad Phillip

• ISBN13: 9780072993387
• ISBN10: 0072993383
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-26
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Summary

Written by a prominent scholar in the field, 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.

Table of Contents

Preface

About the Author

List of Boxes

Chapter 1: Anthropology and Its Applications

Chapter 2: Ethics and Methods

Chapter 3: Culture

Chapter 4: Ethnicity and Race

Chapter 5: Language and Communication

Chapter 6: Making a Living

Chapter 7: Political Systems

Chapter 8: Families, Kinship, and Marriage

Chapter 9: Gender

Chapter 10: Religion

Chapter 11: The Modern World System

Chapter 12: Colonialism and Development

Chapter 13: Cultural Exchange and Survival

Glossary

Bibliography

Acknowledgements

Index