Book Description:
Explore the essence of humanity with “Anthropology – What Does it Mean to Be Human 4th Edition” by Robert H. Lavenda. This key text offers a deep dive into human evolution, language, culture, and the effects of globalization, using rich ethnographic examples. Essential for students and scholars alike.
Anthropology – What Does it Mean to Be Human 4th Edition
Author: Robert H. Lavenda
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 978-0190840686
Introduction:
This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of anthropology, exploring the major questions and debates that have shaped the discipline over the past century. Drawing on a wide range of ethnographic examples, the author examines the ways in which anthropologists have sought to understand human behavior, society, and culture. The book covers a broad range of topics, including the evolution of humans, the diversity of human languages, the nature of social and cultural systems, and the impact of globalization on human societies. It is an essential text for students of anthropology and anyone interested in the human condition.