The text is updated throughout, including the latest research and
areas of topical interest.
Chapter 2 includes an expanded discussion of Race as a Social
Construct.
Chapter 12 includes new coverage of Feminist Anthropology.
Part III, Applying the Anthropological Perspective, is honed and
expanded. My goal for this part of the text is to acquaint the introductory
student with how culture changes and how applied anthropology
can illuminate and aid our understanding of and responses to problems—
personal, local, and global. Additions to this section include:
Chapter 13 Culture Change and Globalization
New sub-headings better facilitate student reading in the section “Ethics Then and Now”
New material on ethics: Recent Issues: Human Terrain System Program
New material: Update on the Raikas and their camels
New section heading Tourism and Globalization, includes sharpened material on approaches to tourism studies plus a new section titled Tourism and Authenticity
Revised section with new title Globalization and the Media
Chapter 14 Applying Anthropology
New chapter opening vignette
Rewritten and sharpened section What Is Applied Anthropology? notes the domains of application in applied anthropology and methodological approaches
New section: Agricultural Anthropology with case studies
New Medical Anthropology coverage
New section Evaluation Anthropology
Emphasis on pedagogy continues with new and updated Try This features in each chapter, reflecting the author’s commitment to teaching.
Updated Anthropology Around Us boxes. These boxes focus on current and timely issues that illustrate how the perspectives, topics, and concepts of anthropology are part of our everyday lives.
Changes include
Updates to data and issues in boxes throughout
Substantial update of Chapter 5 box “Edible Insects”
Substantial update of Chapter 6 box “Vote with Your Fork”
Substantial update of Chapter 7 box “Outdated Traditions”
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