Review
"The writing style is easy, accessible, not pedantic. Where possible, the author has been careful to use everyday terms rather than anthropolgical jargon. I think all but the least prepared college freshmen would not have trouble with the text... The structure and layout are extremely appealing, as are the boxed features... The addition of the chapter on primate and human evolution and the growth of complexity in human societies is a strong feature. I would use the Miller text comfortably." -- Joyce Bishop, California State University
"Miller is strong in depth of coverage…The writing style is engaging. It is a balance between formal and informal." -- Jeanne Humble, Bluegrass Community & Technical College
"Miller includes a wide range of topics as examples in the chapters. I like that a few groups are developed in more depth and referred to throughout the text - this integrates the concepts nicely. ...The boxes and special features are very interesting and engaging for students; more so than those of other texts." -- Margaret Weinberger, Bowling Green State University
"I loved the Culturama boxes." -- Roberta Martine, Fort Hays State University
"Everyday Anthropology---the name alone helps students to feel more comfortable with the material. Instead of "running away" from the boxes---the "Everyday Anthropology" draws them into the material. For instance, I have lost count of how many students voluntarily bring up the "Latina Power in the Kitchen" example. They love it--they understand it from a "cultural" perspective." -- Ronald Bolender, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
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From the Back Cover
How do people in different parts of the world obtain food, conceive of their place in the universe, and deal with the rapid cultural change brought about through satellite communication? Knowing about the world's cultures is a crucial foundation of shaping a vision and appropriating change, whether one is involved in environmental studies, peace studies, or international business. Engaging its readers in a critical thinking approach, this book's substantive discussion provides a broad look at the discipline of anthropology and the concept of culture.
The fifteen chapters begin with the economic and reproductive bases of culture, then the social organization, such as family and politics, and finally ideology, which includes religious belief, communication, and expressive culture. Attention to social inequality throughout the book enhances understanding of how cultural processes actually work, especially in complex "multicultural" societies.
Cultural anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in culture and different societies.
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