Introducing Anthropology: An Integrated Approach - Brossura

Park, Michael Alan

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ISBN 10: 0078035066 ISBN 13: 9780078035067

Casa editrice: McGraw Hill, 2013

Riassunto

Introducing Anthropology: An Integrated Approach is a concise text for the introductory-level, general anthropology course. The student-friendly format presents a unique holistic approach to anthropology, examining the biocultural nature, evolution, and behavior of the human species. Park’s engaging narrative and thoughtful level of detail makes anthropology both interesting and accessible for students.

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L'autore:

Michael Alan Park (Ph.D. Indiana, 1979) is a professor of anthropology at Central Connecticut State University, where he has been on the faculty since 1973, teaching courses in general anthropology, human evolution, biocultural diversity, human ecology, forensic anthropology, and the evolution of human behavior. His interests focus on the application of evolutionary theory to the story of human evolution and on the quality of science education and the public perception and understanding of scientific matters. He is the author or co-author of four current texts in anthropology as well as technical and popular articles.

Contenuti:

PART ONE Anthropology: The Biocultural Study of the Human Species

Chapter 1 DOING ANTHROPOLOGY: Defining the Discipline
Chapter 2 HOW ANTHROPOLOGY WORKS: Methods of Inquiry
Chapter 3 THEMES OF ANTHROPOLOGY: Evolution
Chapter 4 THEMES OF ANTHROPOLOGY: Culture

PART TWO The Identity and Nature of Our Species

Chapter 5 OUR PLACE IN NATURE: Humans as Primates
Chapter 6 EVOLUTION: The Large-Brained Primate
Chapter 7 REPRODUCTION: The Sexual Primate
Chapter 8 HUMAN VARIATION: Biological Diversity and Race

PART THREE Adapting to Our Worlds

Chapter 9 FOOD: Getting It, Growing It, Eating It, and Passing It Around
Chapter 10 THE NATURE OF THE GROUP: Arranging Our Families and Organizing Our People
Chapter 11 COMMUNICATION: Sharing What We Need to Know
Chapter 12 MAINTENANCE OF ORDER: Making the Worldview Real
Chapter 13 CULTURE CHANGE: Theories and Processes
Chapter 14 THE EVOLUTION OF OUR BEHAVIOR: Putting It All Together
Chapter 15 ANTHROPOLOGY IN TODAY’S WORLD: Problems and Contributions

Glossary
Bibliography
Credits
Index

Su questa edizione

• Editore: McGraw Hill
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0078035066
• ISBN 13: 9780078035067
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 6
• Numero di pagine: 432