This concise, full-color introduction to cultural anthropology is framed by the author’s extensive teaching experience, is written in an “approachable” style that uses anecdotal stories and humor where appropriate, and focuses on the relevance of anthropology to students’ lives. Exceptional subject depth is compressed into each chapter with content designed around the holistic perspective. Critical thinking is underscored with the Try This activity prompts that give students the opportunity to explore anthropology’s pertinence. Updated throughout, this edition includes more coverage of applied anthropology in Chapter 14, including expanded material on medical anthropology, plus new sections on evaluation anthropology and agricultural anthropology. Chapter 13 includes new material on ethics, and on tourism and authenticity. There is new coverage of feminist anthropology in Chapter 12, and additions to Race as a Social Construct in Chapter 2.
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2012 McGraw-Hill Higher Education