Anthropology (12th Edition) [Paperback]

Carol R. Ember (Author), Melvin R. Ember (Author), Peter N. Peregrine (Author)

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ISBN-10: 0132277530 | ISBN-13: 978-0132277532 | Publication Date: May 6, 2006 | Edition: 12

This comprehensive and scientific introduction to the four fields of anthropology helps students understand humans in all their variety, and why they got to be that way.  This new edition highlights migration and immigration in the context of globalization.

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The Eighth Edition represents the most comprehensive revision to date -- reflecting the most recent anthropological research and controversial developments and integrating new features in each chapter aimed at sparking and maintaining student interest. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 688 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 12 edition (May 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0132277530
• ISBN-13: 978-0132277532
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #285,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seems an unbiased attempt at basic anthropological issues, March 13, 1997

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This review is from: Anthropology (Paperback)

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!!!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars This is a STUDY GUIDE!, July 10, 2008

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This review is from: Study Guide (Paperback)

I had to return this purchase because this is a study guide, not a used textbook. I did not see it shown as a study guide at all. Very frustrating. It looked like a good study guide, but not really useful to me based on my instructor's syllabus.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Purchase!! Great Price!!, March 3, 2011

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This review is from: Anthropology (13th Edition) (Paperback)

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