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Cultural Anthropology

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Although this was a requirement for my Anthropology Class (which it turn out, was one of my favorite classes,)I really enjoyed it! It was very interesting, well written, and I would highly recommend it for someone who's interested in learning about numerous other cultures. An easy read that will surely keep your attention.

I had this as a text in college. It is a good overview, for what it is. I don't understand why academic books have to cost over $100, though. I have since gone on, to learn other things. Journey to the Ancestral Self: The Native Lifeway Guide to Living in Harmony With Earth Mother, Book 1 (Bk.1) and Lost Secrets of Ancient Hawaiian Huna, Volume 1 were a nice introduction to the deeper parts of indigenous culture. Calisthenics were designed based on Jesuit monks describing Chi Kung and Tai Chi exercises. However, the Jesuits had no idea of the internal work of Chi Kung, and so couldn't describe it. The internal work is 95% of Chi Kung. I do so love Anthropology, however unfortunately most maintain that Cartesian objectivity, and never dive into their subject cultures, just as the Jesuits observed and took notes, but didn't seem to participate. I remember reading Anthropological articles on flintknapping. It sounded incredibly technical, very difficult. Then I went to a class, and turned out a usable arrowhead in about 5 minutes. Now that was fun. I went on to make my own bow, Bows & Arrows of the Native Americans: A Step-by-Step Guide to Wooden Bows, Sinew-backed Bows, Composite Bows, Strings, Arrows & Quivers from Osage Orange. As Tom Brown Jr notes, Tom Brown's Field Guide to Wilderness Survival a bow in the store is a commodity. A bow made with metal tools is alive, and a bow made with stone tools is an extension of your arm. The more I studied native culture, especially when written by members of indigenous groups House of Shattering Light: Life as an American Indian Mystic, the more I wanted of it. I did my first Sweat Lodge at Brown's Tracker School. Wow. I can't put that in words. I did a VisionQuest, following the usual guidance, and that was truly incredible, most of it I can't put in words. Indigenous people tend to be Systems Thinkers, viscerally, and they seem to use awareness from Quantum Mechanics in daily life, at the human scale. I didn't see a good description of this till I found Matrix Energetics: The Science and Art of Transformation [...] has a bibliography of books on indigenous cultures at their website. I had no idea there were so many books on this subject. Anthropology can be the doorway out of the limitations of Whitefella culture, and for that alone, it is very valuable. Kottak's book was my start.

The book arrived quickly and came in great condition. Looks BRAND NEW! Great item for a great price. This seller's price can't be beat. Thank you! I saved over $100 with this purchase.

This book was excellent material for my class at school. It was an extension of the Physical Anthropology that I had taken before. It is wonderful resouce material.

This book is a good read for anyone interested in anthropology. It was a required text for my intro to anthropology class but I really enjoyed reading it. It was a great buy and at a huge discount compared to what the college bookstore was charging!

A well written intro book for Cultural Anthropology. I am glad I found it on here and for such a great price!

The shipper sent out the book promptly, with tracking.The book is in great condition. I was so pleased i brought another one for my friend.

This book was required for my Intro-level Cultural Anthropology class. Typical to a lot of textbooks from this publisher, it rambles on and on about the same thing, offering little in the way of genuine insight into the subject it is supposed to be presenting. It's simply not a very readable book.

Given 2 stars because I was able to get it here for a fair bit less than I would have had to pay at the local bookstore.

The Cultural Anthropology book that I received was in perfect condition, and thanks to me it isn't anymore.