Cultural Anthropology
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Anthropology in today’s world.Through clear writing, a balanced theoretical approach, and engaging examples, Cultural Anthropology stresses the importance of social inequality and human rights, the environment, culture change and applied aspects of anthropology. Rich examples of gender, ethnicity, race, class, and age thread through the topical coverage of economic systems, the life-cycle, health, kinship, social organization, politics, language, religion, and expressive culture. In addition, the last two chapters address how migration is changing world cultures and how the importance of local cultural values and needs are shaping international development policies and programs.Note: MyAnthroLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MyAnthroLab, please visit:www.myanthrolab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MyAnthroLab (at no additional cost): ValuePack ISBN-10: 0205949509 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205949502
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THE THESIS
How does the study of cultural anthropology provide a framework for understanding the complexities of human social organization, inequality, and global change in the contemporary world? Barbara D. Miller, a seasoned anthropologist, utilizes a balanced theoretical approach to synthesize ethnographic data and cross-cultural research. The text argues that social inequality, human rights, and environmental factors are central to understanding how diverse cultures function and adapt in an increasingly interconnected global landscape.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Comprehensive analysis of economic systems, kinship, politics, and religion across global societies.
- Theoretical frameworks addressing gender, ethnicity, race, class, and age as primary drivers of social structure.
- Case studies illustrating the impact of migration and international development policies on local cultural values.
- Pedagogical tools including topical coverage of health, language, and expressive culture to facilitate student engagement.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This text is widely regarded as a standard introductory resource for undergraduate students due to its clear prose and systematic coverage of core anthropological concepts. The material is structured to provide a balanced overview of both traditional ethnographic topics and modern challenges like globalization and human rights.
Page Count:
456
Publication Date:
2012-11-03
Publisher:
Pearson
ISBN-10:
0205260012
ISBN-13:
9780205260010
Social Science
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Anthropology
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