Book Description:
ISBN-13: 9780205957231
The book “Human Culture: Highlights of Cultural Anthropology (3rd Edition)” provides a comprehensive overview of the field of cultural anthropology. It covers a wide range of topics related to human culture, including language, religion, kinship, economics, politics, and art. The book explores how different cultures around the world have developed unique ways of understanding and interacting with the world around them.
The authors delve into the concept of culture and how it shapes human behavior and beliefs. They also discuss the methods and theories used by cultural anthropologists to study and understand different cultures. The book includes case studies and examples from various societies to illustrate key concepts and theories.
Additionally, the book examines the impact of globalization and technology on traditional cultures, as well as the challenges and opportunities that arise from cultural diversity. It also addresses issues of power, inequality, and social change within different cultural contexts.
“Human Culture: Highlights of Cultural Anthropology” offers a fascinating and insightful exploration of the complexities of human culture and the ways in which it shapes our identities and interactions with others.
This edition retains the full content with the added advantage of portability, allowing readers to easily access and engage with the material from any device, whether in a classroom or during fieldwork.