Introducing Anthropology: An Integrated Approach - Softcover

Park, Michael Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0073405256 ISBN 13: 9780073405254

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities Social, 2007

Synopsis

Michael Alan Park's well-paced explanations and inviting tone make Introducing Anthropology a pleasure to read. As the breadth and complexity of the field of anthropology has increased, most texts for introductory-level, general anthropology courses have become longer, but this concise book offers a tightly managed amount of detail in an accessible, student-friendly format. The unique holistic approach focuses on the integration of the biocultural nature, evolution, and behavior of the human species.

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From the Publisher

The holistic approach in this text uniquely focuses on the integration of the biocultural nature, evolution, and behavior of the human species. Cultural anthropology, biological anthropology, archaeology, and linguistics'the subfields of anthropology'are described in Chapter 1, but subsequently the methods and contributions of each are interwoven throughout the text.
Well-paced explanations, an inviting tone, a narrative approach, and an effective level of detail make this text a pleasure for students to read.
Contemporary issues boxes specifically apply the chapter topics to commonly asked questions about the modern world, with examples focusing on American culture.
Abundant pedagogical aids including chapter summaries, a running glossary and suggested readings.
The text's visual appeal enhances its readability. Detailed, colorful charts and drawings, as well as full color photographs, increase students' understanding of the text.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities Social
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0073405256
• ISBN 13: 9780073405254
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 389