This work offers an introduction to cultural anthropology that stresses empirical research, as well as how to apply anthropological concepts to everyday life.

Cultural Anthropology

Politics & Social Sciences

Ember, Carol R.

Ember, Melvin

Anthropology

Pearson College Div

This text includes the most recent research and developments in the field of anthropology. It is a comprehensive account of the theory and practice of the science, and includes updated discussions of DNA and RNA; and relative dating based on stratigraphy and biostratigraphy; and has a new final chapter, "explaining and solving social problems", which relates anthropology to other disciplines and to the solution of problems in the real world.

Prentice-Hall

This carefully written guide helps students better understand the material presented in the text. Each chapter consists of chapter summaries, definitions of key terms/concepts, critical thinking exercises geared to the questions in the text and self-test questions page referenced to the text.

This comprehensive volume reflects recent anthropological research and controversial developments, while integrating features in each chapter to spark and maintain reader interest. A focus on applied anthropology discusses the history and types in the Unites States, and shows how the work of applied anthropologists is playing more of a role in the planning of possible solutions to various global social problems?including AIDS, disasters, homelessness, crime, family violence, and war. The volume offers an introduction to anthropology, cultural variation and using applied anthropology and medical anthropology to address global social problems. For individuals interested in exploring the far-reaching aspects of anthropology.

Cultural Anthropology (10th Edition)

Reflecting recent anthropological research and controversial developments, this exceptionally readable, comprehensive introduction to anthropology goes beyond mere descriptions to discuss not only what humans are and were like, but why they got to be that way, in all their variety. A focus on applied anthropology throughout highlights the history and types of anthropology practiced in the Unites States, and shows how the work of applied anthropologists is playing more of a role in the planning of possible solutions to various global social problems. A host of special boxes highlight the cutting edge of the field Current Issues; Research Frontiers; New Perspectives on Gender; Applied Anthropology. What Is Anthropology? How We Discover the Past. Genetics and Evolution. The Living Primates. Primate Evolution: From Early Primates to Hominoids. The First Hominids. The Origins of Culture and the Emergence of Homo.The Emergence of Homo Sapiens. The Upper Paleolithic World. Origins of Food Production and Settled Life. Origins of Cities and States. Human Variation and Adaptation. The Concept of Culture. Theory and Evidence in Cultural Anthropology. Communication and Language. Getting Food. Economic Systems. Social Stratification: Class, Racism, and Ethnicity. Sex, Gender, and Culture. Marriage and the Family. Marital Residence and Kinship. Associations and Interest Groups. Political Life: Social Order and Disorder. Psychology and Culture. Religion and Magic. The Arts. Culture Change. Applied and Practicing Anthropology. Medical Anthropology. Global Social Problems. For anyone interested in an introduction to the latest anthropological research and its practical applications.

Anthropology (10th Edition)

Peregrine, Peter N.

Social Sciences

This brief, concise version of Ember/Ember's larger best-selling book explores the significant achievements in physical and cultural anthropology. It is interested not only in what humans are and were like, but why they got to be that way, in all their variety. A four-part organization introduce readers to what anthropology is, discusses biological and cultural evolution, considers cultural variation, and highlights the applicable and practical uses of the field. For those considering a career in anthropology, and anyone who wants a better understanding of how research of the past can suggest possible solutions to various global social problems of today.

Anthropology: A Brief Introduction

This comprehensive volume reflects recent anthropological research and controversial developments, while integrating features in each chapter to spark and maintain reader interest. A focus on applied anthropology discusses the history and types in the United States and shows how the work of applied anthropologists is playing more of a role in the planning of possible solutions to various global social problems—including AIDS, disasters, homelessness, crime, family violence, and war. This book offers an introduction to anthropology, cultural variation, and using applied anthropology and medical anthropology to address global social problems. For individuals interested in exploring the far-reaching aspects of anthropology.

Cultural Anthropology, 11th Edition

This comprehensive introduction to the four fields of anthropology reflects recent anthropological research and controversial developments, while integrating features in each chapter to spark and maintain reader interest. A focus on applied anthropology highlights the history and types of anthropology practiced in the United States, examines medical anthropology, and shows how the work of anthropologists is playing more of a role in the planning of possible solutions to various global social problems. An excellent resource for those in the field of anthropology, as well as an interesting read for life-long learners and information-seekers.

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Ember, Melvin. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by Ember, Melvin

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by Ember, Melvin. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Cultural Anthropology

Anthropology

Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology (10th Edition)

Anthropology (10th Edition)

Anthropology

Anthropology: A Brief Introduction

Cultural Anthropology, 11th Edition

Anthropology