Essentials of Cultural Anthropology

Brief in content to fit your course needs, ESSENTIALS OF CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY covers the topics most professional anthropologists believe are the core subjects, concepts, approaches, methods, and facts and findings of their field. In addition to introducing students to the remarkable cultural diversity of humankind, the authors aim to provide anthropological insights on the past and present effects of globalization on the world's peoples and prospects.

The text offers several features that help students gain a clear understanding of chapter material. These include topical outlines; specific learning objectives that are listed and numbered; key terms, which are in bold type at their first mention, defined in a small insert on the page, and listed at the end of each chapter; chapter summaries organized by learning objectives; and notes on the sources from which information in the chapter is drawn.

Key ideas and concepts are presented clearly, and interesting ethnographic examples are interspersed throughout the material, making it easy for students to gain a true understanding of diverse people and cultures.