Mirror for Humanity : A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Kottak, Conrad Phillip

ISBN 10: 0073530905 / ISBN 13: 9780073530901

Published by McGraw-Hill Companies, The, 2005

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Synopsis:

Written by a prominent scholar in the field, this concise, up-to-date introduction to cultural anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics with contemporary changes in the field. Since no single or monolithic theoretical perspective orients this book, instructors with a wide range of views and approaches can use it effectively. The combination of brevity and readability make Mirror for Humanity a perfect match for cultural anthropology courses that use readings or ethnographies along with a main text.

About the Author: Conrad Phillip Kottak (A.B. Columbia, 1963; Ph.D. Columbia, 1966) is Professor and Chair of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, where he has taught since 1968.  In 1991 he was honored for his teaching by the University and the state of Michigan.  In 1992 he received an excellence in teaching award from the College of Literature, Sciences, and the Arts of the University of Michigan.  Professor Kottak has done fieldwork in cultural anthropology in Brazil (since 1962), Madagascar (since 1966), and the United States. In current research projects, Kottak and his colleagues have investigated the emergence of ecological awareness in Brazil, the social context of deforestation in Madagascar, and popular participation in economic development planning in northeastern Brazil.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Mirror for Humanity : A Concise Introduction...
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 5th.