Customer Reviews

Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge

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I use this book in my cultural anthropology courses in part because it does what is expected: cover the major divisions of what an introductory class should expose students. However, the plus to me is that the last couple of chapters cover culture contact and change based on a dominant culture coming in contact with smaller groups and also covers "globalization" which is directly relevant to the lives of my students. So at the end of our term we can switch a bit from abstract academic discussions to issues happening the in the world today. We examine concepts like "modernization" and whether the western dominant perspective that this is always good (for everyone) is true and we look at global issues that affect our species, nation, security, and subsistence from a diverse perspective. Adding Annual Editions brings the text to life, as well.

I bought this book for a class. I thought the book would be terribly dry as most text books are, but this one supprised me. I actually tried to read the entire book (instead of skimming like I usually do with a text book) because everything in it was very interesting. I also like the way it is set up with the stories in inserted boxes, and the key words highlighted and defined in the paragraph and also at the bottom of the page.

Book came in fast and the book is in fantastic condition. I will definitely buy from them again. Thank you

My son will begin this class in two weeks...the second generation in our family in the past 18 months to take the same class from the same instructor. The book is user-friendly, informative, and interesting. Has the ability to ignite socialogical interest in our world today!

Had this text for a cultural anth class and I really enjoyed reading it. I recommend it to other anth instructors!

I received my book in exactly the way it was presented, At my college bookstore it was $125.00(USED) for this same book, but the book at my College was in very bad shape compared to the one I got from you. HAPPY NEW YEAR AND THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME A BUNDLE OF MONEY.

this was an awsome buy, more than 40 bucks at school, saved me a bunch of money. plus it was like new. and it arrived fast.

The book was in excellent condition but was just a different edition from what I thought I was ordering. The shipping was very fast!

I ordered this book for a Summer class that only lasted 5 weeks and the class had already started when I ordered, so I didn't have time to wait around for slow shipping. I ordered on a Wednesday and the book arrived on Friday. I couldn't be happier with the quick and reliable service I received. Ordering was fast and painless, I would absolutely order from them again. Thanks!!!!

Although my Professor is only using this text as a reference and Chapter 4 is a little challenging to get through- if you want to learn more about the peoples of the world - this is a great text. It provides challenges and honest truth about different peoples being oppressed by others and losing their cultures in the process. I think many Anthropologists try to fight discrimination and ignorance and this book follows that mind set. The highlighted stories are excellent and I find myself very amused when I read them.