Window on humanity a concise introduction to anthropology
Written by one of the prominent scholars in the field, this concise, up-to-date text provides a carefully balanced introduction to core topics in the four subfields of general anthropology--physical anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology--as well as contemporary changes in...
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New York
McGraw-Hill
2010
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| Institutions: | Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Trà Vinh |
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| Summary: | Written by one of the prominent scholars in the field, this concise, up-to-date text provides a carefully balanced introduction to core topics in the four subfields of general anthropology--physical anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology--as well as 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 Window on Humanity a perfect match for general anthropology courses that use readings or ethnographies along with a main text |
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| Physical Description: | xxviii, 516 p. ill. (some col.), col. maps 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 465-495) and index |
| ISBN: | 0073531030 9780073531038 |