Author Description

Integrates globalization and culture change in every chapter. "Cultural Anthropology" introduces students to the concepts and methods that anthropologists bring to the study of cross-cultural diversity. Nancy Bonvillain brings the study of cultural anthropology to life by encouraging students to see what is going on in the world and helping them understand how it affects cultures. She presents the voices of people studied by anthropologists, and highlights the dynamic, adaptive nature of societies and cultures. A better teaching and learning experienceThis program will provide a better teaching and learning experience-for you and your students. Here's how:Personalize Learning -- The new MyAnthroLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.Improve Critical Thinking -- Study features include preview and summary questions, critical thinking questions, section reviews, chapter summaries, and a margin glossary and marginal notes.Engage Students -- Each chapter includes features such as "In Their Own Voices," "Anthropology Applied," and "Controversies."Understand Anthropology -- "Case Study" features help students understand the connections anthropologists make based on practices and change.Support Instructors -- MyAnthroLab, Class Preparation Tool, Instructor's Manual, MyTest, Powerpoints, and EthnoQuesta are available.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: 0205866182 / ValuePack ISBN-13: 9780205866182.