Anthropology

by Peter N. Peregrine, Carol R. Ember, Melvin Ember

Book Overview

Explains how and why human cultures vary so greatly across space and time Anthropology, provides students with a comprehensive and scientific introduction to the holistic four fields of anthropology and the important role of applied anthropology. Readers will understand humans in all their variety, and why such variety exists. It also show students how anthropological skill sets can be applied beyond academia. The fourteenth...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0205957188
• ISBN13: 9780205957187
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 688 Pages
• Weight: 3.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.4" x 10.7"

Customer Reviews

nice and speedy

The book arrived in excellent condition - honestly, I work in a bookstore and I wish all the books we sold *new* were in such great shape. It looks like it was pulled from the distributers box and sent right to me. It arrived much faster than I thought I could expect. I will definately try to order from Textbook Charlie again.

Great Book! Swell Timing!

The shipping was fast and great! The book was in great condition and packaging was well put together.

Anthropology 11th edition

It took a little while to arrive, about 2 weeks so I had to catch up on the reading for class but this book saved me a lot of money. Compared to the ridiculous prices in my school bookstore. I payed, with shipping and handling, about 6 bucks and the school was selling the 12t edition for 102 dollars, used! The only difference between the 11th and 12th edition was a few pictures. Same written text, same material.

The perfect introductory text in anthropology

This book provides helpful insights into the four fields of anthropology: physical, socio-cultural, linguistic, and archaeology. The book begins with a look at the development of Homo sapiens and how H. sapiens has come to populate the world. The book then delves into the topics of political structures, religion, psychology, economics, linguistics, etc. One of the most intriguing aspects of this book is that it discusses the many specialties within anthropology, including forensic anthropology, medical anthropology, and paleoanthropology. I highly recommend this book to those who wish to gain an understanding of the many fields of anthropology. Whether you are reading this book for leisure or as a student, you should find this to be and enjoyable and informative text.

Seems an unbiased attempt at basic anthropological issues

This was an excellent introduction to the world of anthropology, with an attempt to remain culturally-fair with all topics touched upon, including its example of Christianity being "not perfect" by pointing out some of the problems introduced as a result of adopting Chrisitianity over another religious following. It prepared the reader for further studies in anthropology quite well, although (probably since I have already read more in-depth books in the field) it left me somewhat bored with the basic level of writing used. Would highly recommend this book for anyone wishing to be introduced to the very fascinating and diverse field of anthropology!!!