Cultural anthropology
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Cultural anthropology
Pearson/Prentice Hall, c2004
11th ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 371-398) and index
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Description
For introductory courses in Cultural Anthropology.
This comprehensive introduction to cultural anthropology reflects the recent research and controversial developments in the field, with a focus on applied anthropology. The text helps students understand how the anthropological perspective can be applied to global social problems-including AIDS, disasters, homelessness, crime, family violence, and war.
Table of Contents
(NOTE: All chapters conclude with Summary, Glossary Terms, Critical Questions, Internet Exercises, and Suggested Reading.)I. INTRODUCTION TO ANTHROPOLOGY.
1. What Is Anthropology?
2. The Concept of Culture.
3. Theory and Evidence in Cultural Anthropology.
II. CULTURAL VARIATION.
4. Communication and Language.
5. Getting Food.
6. Economic Systems.
7. Social Stratification: Class, Ethnicity, and Racism.
8. Sex, Gender, and Culture.
9. Marriage and the Family.
10. Marital Residence and Kinship.
11. Associations and Interest Groups.
12. Political Life: Social Order and Disorder.
13. Psychology and Culture.
14. Religion and Magic.
15. The Arts.
16. Culture Change and Globalization.
III. USING ANTHROPOLOGY.
17. Applied and Practicing Anthropology.
18. Medical Anthropology.
19. Global Social Problems.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Notes.
Index.
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