"The first edition of this book was previously published by: Pearson Education, Inc."
Summary
"A concise yet comprehensive guide to cultural anthropology using a materialist approach. This revised and updated edition exposes students to the cultural detail and personal experiences that lie in the anthropological record and extends their anthropological understanding to contemporary issues"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
List of Figures; Preface; 1. The Anthropological Vision; Part I. Adaptations ; 2. Introduction to Part I; 3. Foragers; 4. Horticulturalists; 5. Agriculturalists; 6. Pastoralists; 7. Industrialists; Part II. Structures ; 8. Introduction to Part II; 9. Kinship: Terminology and Households; 10. Kinship: Descent and Marriage; 11. Economics ; 12. Politics; 13. Religion; Part III. Meanings ; 14. Introduction to Part III; 15. Cognition; 16. Language; 17. Expression; 18. Action; Glossary; Index.
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