Environmental Anthropology: A Historical Reader (Blackwell Anthologies in Social and Cultural Anthropology) (in Paperback)
Review “This reader provides an excellent sampling of classic anthropological writings on human ecology and environments. A truly comprehensive survey of the field and a range of genuine classics … articles that deserve their wide reputation. In comparison with other readers on this general topic, the present one focuses on truly influential, widely cited works [...]
Cultural Anthropology: Adaptations, Structures, Meanings (in Paperback)
For Cultural Anthropology classes that emphasize case study approaches. This short alternative text is designed in structure, content, format, and style to support classes that do not wish to use conventional texts, but, instead, wish to expose students directly to the cultural detail and personal experiences that lie in the anthropological record itself. In that [...]
Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge (in Paperback)
Review “The writing style is extremely student friendly and accessible. It is actually enjoyable to read, which is rather rare for textbooks. It is completely attuned to the needs of an undergraduate student population.””The greatest strength of CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: THE HUMAN CHALLENGE is its success in addressing complex concepts in a manner that is memorable and [...]
Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge (with CD-ROM and InfoTrac®) (in Paperback)
Review “The information provides a good introduction to the field, providing a rich balance between theory and example and application.””The quality of Haviland is outstanding with regard to the introduction of key concepts and the discussion of those concepts.””With regard to the comparison with the present text I am using, Im beginning to think that [...]
Cengage Advantage Books: Cultural Anthropology: A Problem-Based Approach (in Paperback)
Review “The writing style is both direct and engaging and, in my opinion, is one of the major strengths of the book. The author has the ability to explain complex concepts, theories, and theoretical debates in simple language without jeopardizing rigor.””This is the most engaging textbook for introductory cultural anthropology that I have ever read. [...]