Anthropology The Human Challenge 13th Edition by William A Haviland, Harald E L Prins, Dana Walrath, Bunny McBride ISBN 0495810843 9780495810841

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ISBN 10: 0495810843 
ISBN 13: 9780495810841
Author: William A. Haviland, Harald E. L. Prins, Dana Walrath, Bunny McBride

This book offers a comprehensive and balanced presentation on views of human culture, evolution, and prehistory. The text presents the principles and processes of anthropology, both physical (biological) and cultural, including ethnology, linguistics, and prehistoric archaeology in an integrated, holistic manner. The books framework emphasizing the challenge of human survival, the connections between biology and culture, and the impact of globalization on peoples and cultures around the world, serves to unify the material. The authors integrate contemporary research and ideas from several schools of thought, and use a lively writing style to engage readers and keep them interested in real world anthropology.

Anthropology The Human Challenge 13th Table of contents:

• The Concept of Culture

  • Understanding culture, cultural relativism, and ethnocentrism.
  • How cultures develop, adapt, and change.

• Biological Foundations of Human Evolution

  • Evolution and natural selection.
  • Human genetics and the study of primates.
  • Early hominins and the evolution of Homo sapiens.

• Archaeology and Prehistory

  • Methods of archaeological research.
  • Major prehistoric periods and human development.
  • The transition from foraging to farming societies.

• Human Adaptation

  • The concept of adaptation to different environments.
  • How human populations adapt to environmental stressors.

• Language and Communication

  • The evolution of language.
  • Linguistic diversity and language use across cultures.
  • Non-verbal communication and social implications of language.

• Social Organization and Kinship

  • Social structures and relationships.
  • Family and kinship systems.
  • Gender roles, marriage, and descent.

• Economic Systems

  • Modes of production and distribution.
  • Economic systems across cultures.
  • The role of economics in shaping society.

• Political Systems and Power

  • Forms of political organization and authority.
  • The relationship between power, authority, and social control.

• Religion and Belief Systems

  • The role of religion in society.
  • Various belief systems, including animism, polytheism, monotheism, and secularism.

• Globalization and Modernity

  • The effects of globalization on cultural practices and identities.
  • Anthropology’s role in understanding contemporary global issues.

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