Anthropology [Paperback]

Barbara D. Miller (Author), Bernard Wood (Author), Andrew Balkansky (Author), Julio Mercader (Author), Melissa Panger (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0205320244 | ISBN-13: 978-0205320240 | Publication Date: July 31, 2005 | Edition: Edition Unstated

Provides coverage, currency and connections of the four fields and core concepts through out the text to provide students with the most integrated and contemporary understanding of anthropology available. Overview of the four fields of cultural, biological, physical anthropology and archaeology. Anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding of the interconnection between the four fields of anthropology and access the latest research available in each field.

Editorial Reviews

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“The approach is, on the whole, like a breath of fresh air.”
Ilsa Glazer, Kingsborough Community College

 

“I really enjoyed reading this textbook...the consistent use of examples from many of the four-fields in each chapter...emphasizes that anthropology is not just cultural or archaeological, but a combination of many different fields in anthropology and that anthropologists in whatever field experience many of the same trials and tribulations in research.”
Leslie Grace Cecil, Baylor University

 

“Top-notch writers....excellent maps and diagrams!”
Dr. Russell Hamby, Coker College

 

“I find the Miller/Wood chapters much more satisfying and integrated into an overall holistic approach.”
Dr. James J. Sheehy, Pennsylvania State University

 

“The text is engaging and frequently prompts critical reflection.”
Kevin Keating, Broward Community College

 

“It is well written, easy to read, contemporary and engaging. There is a good balance of ideas and examples.”
Raymond A. Bucko, Creighton University

 

“It does a very good job of introducing anthropology and explaining its relevance to society today.”
Donald Whatley, Blinn College

 

“I'm very pleased to see that archaeology has been given its own footing here.”
Keith Prufer, Wichita State University

From the Back Cover

Anthropology

Second Edition

 

Barbara D. Miller (The George Washington University)

 

Barbara Miller’s Anthropology was the first introductory anthropology text to use a four-field perspective to address such diverse topics as research methods, ethics, theory, globalization, gender, race, and ethnicity. Continuing with this tradition in Anthropology, Second Edition, the author is joined by three of the brightest new scholars in archaeology and biological anthropology to provide complete and current coverage of each of the four fields of anthropology.

 

Highlights of the New Edition

• Contributions fromAndrew Balkansky (Southern Illinois University), Julio Mercader (University of Calgary, Canada and The George Washington University, USA), and Melissa Panger (The George Washington University)
• Incorporates up-to-date research and the latest discoveries, showing their impact on the “classics” in anthropology
• Illuminates the basics of the four fields by demonstrating how they are connected
• Shows how anthropology is relevant to today's world through carefully chosen examples and exercises
• Maximizes the effectiveness of the beautifully illustrated art program by building pedagogy into the photo captions, figures, tables, and maps
• Provides students with the most faithful and holistic representation of anthropology available today

 

What the reviewers are saying…

 

“The text is well laid out, and has an easy flow of reading that my students find appealing.  It is well illustrated, incorporating a great deal of detail without becoming overwhelming.  More importantly, the text takes a scientific approach to research and to pedagogy”

Darryl de Ruiter, Texas A&M University

 

“This is wonderful compelling reading that again does a far better job of orienting the reader to the main issues in the field than any other text that I have reviewed… The combination of lucid writing with frequent challenging questions, and INTERESTING illustrations makes the book a pleasure to read.” 

Garret Cook, Baylor University

 

“The text clearly and effectively invites the student to interact and think about the material… This is a good solid introductory text that does an exceptionally good job showing students how the discipline makes sense as a whole.” 

John F. Scarry, University of North Carolina

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; Edition Unstated edition (July 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205320244
• ISBN-13: 978-0205320240
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,033,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting but wordy, August 17, 2011

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This review is from: Anthropology (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

I am no anthropology major (I only took the introductory course); however, I found much of the information in this book interesting, but cluttered. The fluff was not overwhelming, but I often found myself skimming over large sections which I found impertinent. Nevertheless, much of the content was very interesting and insightful, and I did enjoy the reading that I did.

5.0 out of 5 stars school book, September 16, 2009

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Traci L. Schultz "ts" (wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anthropology (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

wow! I originaly ordered this book from someone else on Amazon after two weeks waiting they e-mailed me saying that they could not send me the book (code for they no longer had it). I found this person and I am glad I did not only did it still get here in time for my first class(a thing I did not think would happen given how late I had to order it) but it was $20 cheaper than the first one I ordered I am so happy.:) I will definatly keep a eye out for you when I need more school books.