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How does the study of cultural anthropology illuminate the complex relationship between individual behavior and the broader social structures that define human experience? Authors David W. McCurdy and James W. Spradley utilize a curated collection of classic and contemporary ethnographic research to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding human culture. By integrating diverse theoretical perspectives with practical field studies, the text challenges students to analyze their own cultural assumptions and observe the mechanics of social interaction through an anthropological lens.
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This text is widely regarded as a foundational resource in undergraduate anthropology curricula due to its balanced selection of classic and modern research. The material is structured to be accessible for students while maintaining the academic rigor necessary for introductory social science courses.
Page Count:
480
Publication Date:
2011-07-16
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205176011
ISBN-13:
9780205176014