Cultural Anthropology

Name: Cultural Anthropology
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ISBN: 9780131116368

ISBN-10: 0131116363

ISBN-13: 9780131116368

Edition: 11th 2004

Authors: Carol R. Ember, Melvin Ember

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This comprehensive volume reflects recent anthropological research and controversial developments, while integrating features in each chapter to spark and maintain reader interest. A focus on applied anthropology discusses the history and types in the United States and shows how the work of applied anthropologists is playing more of a role in the planning of possible solutions to various global social problemsincluding AIDS, disasters, homelessness, crime, family violence, and war. This book offers an introduction to anthropology, cultural variation, and using applied anthropology and medical anthropology to address global social problems. For individuals interested in exploring the…

Book details

List price: $109.20
Edition: 11th
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 2/24/2003
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 415
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English



Boxes


Preface


About the Authors



Introduction to Anthropology



What Is Anthropology?



The Concept of Culture



Theory and Evidence in Cultural Anthropology



Cultural Variation



Communication and Language



Getting Food



Economic Systems



Social Stratification: Class, Ethnicity, and Racism



Sex, Gender, and Culture



Marriage and the Family



Marital Residence and Kinship



Associations and Interest Groups



Political Life: Social Order and Disorder



Psychology and Culture



Religion and Magic



The Arts



Culture Change



Using Anthropology



Applied and Practicing Anthropology



Medical Anthropology



Global Social Problems


Glossary


Notes


Bibliography


Photo Credits


Index