Cultural anthropology: the human challenge, international edition

Haviland et al's streamlined market leading text presents cultural anthropology in vivid, accessible terms that shows students how the field is relevant tounderstanding the complex world around them. The authors present the fundamental concepts from a holistic perspective using three unifying themes to frame the text: 1) the varied ways humans face the challenges of existence, 2) the connections between culture and biology in shaping human beliefs and behavior, and 3) the impact of globalization on peoples and cultures around the world. They also integrate coverage of race, class, gender, and ethnicity throughout the text, and in this edition, a new chapter "Ethnographic Research: Its History, Methods, and Theories," covers theory and methods more explicitly to help instructors meet general education requirements. The text's superlative writing, strong pedagogical program, rich visuals, and robust collection of supplements provide exceptional teaching and learning experiences for instructors and students alike. INDICE: PART I: CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: THE CHALLENGE OF KNOWING HUMANITY. 1. The Essence of Anthropology. 2. Characteristics of Culture. 3. EthnographicResearch: Its History, Methods, and Theories. 4. Becoming Human: The Origin and Diversity of Our Species. PART II: CULTURE AND SURVIVAL: THE CHALLENGE OF COMMUNICATING, RAISING CHILDREN, AND STAYING ALIVE. 5. Language and Communication. 6. Social Identity, Personality, and Gender. 7. Patterns of Subsistence. 8. Economic Systems. PART III: FORMATION OF GROUPS: THE CHALLENGE OF COOPERATION. 9. Sex, Marriage, and Family. 10. Kinship and Descent. 11. Grouping by Gender, Age, Common Interest, and Class. Part IV: SEARCH FOR ORDER: THE CHALLENGE OF DISORDER. 12. Politics, Power, and Violence. 13. Spirituality, Religion, and the Supernatural. 14. The Arts. PART IV: SEARCH FOR ORDER: THE CHALLENGE OF DISORDER. 15. Processes of Change. 16. Global Challenges, Local Responses, andthe Role of Anthropology. Glossary. Bibliography. Credits. Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-495-81177-0
• Editorial: Wadsworth
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 448
• Fecha Publicación: 26/05/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés