Cultural Anthropology, 15th edition

Published by Pearson (14 July 2021) © 2022

  • Carol R. Ember Human Relations Area Files
  • Melvin Ember Human Relations Area Files

Cultural Anthropology

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Title overview

Cultural Anthropology takes a holistic approach to the study of cultural anthropology. Authors Carol Ember and Melvin Ember explain not only what humans are and were like, but also how they got to be that way, in all their variety. This comparative exploration of human cultures across space and time provides comparative, cross-cultural insights based on an evidence-based approach.

The 15th Edition offers updated research to ensure an up-to-date learning experience. Updated Perspectives on Diversity boxes shed light on issues pertaining to gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation, both in anthropology and everyday life. And updated Global Issues boxes explore worldwide social problems.

Table of contents

1. What Is Anthropology?
2. Culture and Culture Change
3. Culture and the Individual
4. Understanding and Explaining Culture
5. Communication and Language
6. Getting Food
7. Economic Systems
8. Social Stratification: Class, Ethnicity, and Racism
9. Sex and Gender
10. Marriage and the Family
11. Marital Residence and Kinship
12. Associations and Interest Groups
13. Political Life: Social Order and Disorder
14. Religion and Magic
15. The Arts
16. Health and Illness
17. Practicing and Applying Anthropology

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