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1	Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies more books like this by Jared Diamond This history examines the influences of geography and environment on the development of civilization and seeks to find large patterns that might explain why, in the modern period, some groups seem to have significantly greater material wealth than others. The author is an evolutionary biologist and his scientific approach to human history draws ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge more books like this by William A Haviland Comprehensive, readable and written for the student, Haviland/Prins/Walwrath/McBride's market-leading text, CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, is a highly relevant, high-quality teaching tool. The narrative voice of the text has been thoroughly internationalized and the "we: they" Western voice has been replaced with an inclusive one that will resonate with ... see all copies from $4.68! new only from $15.12! \| SVS
3	Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Serena Nanda Build your own awareness of cultures around the world with CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY! Emphasizing the issues of gender, stratification, ethnicity, globalization, and the similarities and differences among all cultures, this anthropology text provides you with the tools you need to succeed. Take advantage of CengageNOW, which saves you time and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
4	Cultural anthropology more books like this by Carol R Ember This comprehensive volume reflects recent anthropological research and controversial developments, while integrating features in each chapter to spark and maintain reader interest. A focus on applied anthropology discusses the history and types in the United States and shows how the work of applied anthropologists is playing more of a role in the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.94! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Conformity and Conflict: Readings in Cultural Anthropology more books like this by David W McCurdy, James P Spradley An ideal complement to standard anthropology texts or as a stand-alone text/reader, the best-selling "Conformity and Conflict" continues to offer an in-depth look at anthropology as a powerful way to study human behavior and events. The 37 articles cover a broad range of theoretical perspectives and demonstrate basic anthropological concepts. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| SVS
6	The Forest People more books like this by Collin Turnbull, Colin M Turnbull - Colin M. Turnbull's best-selling, classic work - describes the author's experiences while living with the BaMbuti Pygmies, not as a clinical observer, but as their friend learning their customs and sharing their daily life. Turnbill conveys the lives and feelings of the BaMbuti whose existence centers on their intense love for their forest world ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.53! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Mirror for Humanity: A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Conrad Phillip Kottak Written by a prominent scholar in the field and recent inductee to The National Academy of Sciences, this concise, up-to-date introduction to cultural anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics with contemporary changes in the field. Since no single or monolithic theoretical perspective orients this book, instructors with a wide range ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| SVS
8	Writing Ethnographic Fieldnotes more books like this by Robert M Emerson, Linda L Shaw, Rachel I Fretz Using actual unfinished",working" notes as examples, the authors develop a series of guidelines, suggestions, and practical advice about how to write useful field notes. A vigorous and persuasive response to those who say that field notes are too idiosyncratic to allow formal instruction, this book shows that note-taking is a craft that can be ... see all copies from $4.80! new only from $12.17! \| SVS
9	Kon-Tiki more books like this by Thor Heyerdahl The story of the Pacific journey by six men on a raft in search of the path taken by Kon-Tiki, a white voyager, 1500 years before. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.21! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Barbara D Miller Successfully integrating attention to culture change, gender, class, race and ethnicity, and the environment, this text engages students with compelling ethnographic examples and by demonstrating the relevance of anthropology. Faculty and students praise the book's proven ability to generate class discussion, increase faculty-student engagement, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.56! \| first editions
11 view cover	Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective more books like this by Raymond Scupin This popular introduction to cultural anthropology integrates an historical and global approach with the ethnographic data available from around the world. Drawing on both classic and recent research in the field, it reflects the current state-of-the-art understanding of social and cultural changes based on the relationships among different types ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Cultural anthropology more books like this by Conrad Kottak A recent "National Academy of Sciences" inductee, Conrad Phillip Kottak offers an up-to-date holistic introduction to cultural anthropology. Kottak emphasizes why anthropology should matter to students and how students can use anthropology to better understand themselves. "Bringing It All Together" essays found throughout the text demonstrate the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective more books like this by Gary Ferraro This mainstream, comprehensive cultural anthropology text takes an applied perspective to the study of society's behavior. Applied anthropology, for most of the last decade, has been a major focus for the beginning cultural course. This best-selling text remains the only mainstream text to be written by an applied anthropologist. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $15.99! \| first editions
14 view cover	Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Marvin Harris Using a cultural materialist approach, the seventh edition of "Cultural Anthropology" provides a framework for explaining how the parts of sociocultural systems are interrelated and how they change over time. "Marvin Harris' lifelong commitment to a scientific anthropology shines through in this comprehensive and well-written textbook," praises ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00!
15 view cover	Mountain People more books like this by Colin Turnbull In "The Mountain People," Colin The Forest People" - describes the dehumanization of the Ik, African tribesmen who in less than three generations have deteriorated from being once-prosperous hunters to scattered bands of hostile, starving people whose only goal is individual survival. Forbidden by the Ugandan government to hunt game in the Kidepo ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.89! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Cultural Anthropology more books like this by William A. Haviland Comprehensive, readable and written for the student, Haviland's market-leading text, CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, is a relevant, high-quality teaching tool. In CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Haviland challenges and supports students with a thoughtful look at the diversity of the human condition; an examination into the field of cultural anthropology, its ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.99! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Sea of Glory: America's Voyage of Discovery, the U.S. Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842 more books like this by Nathaniel Philbrick In this maritime history, Philbrick recreates the ambitious scientific excursion of 1838--the U.S. Exploring Expedition--whose mission was to chart the Pacific and collect samples of life forms. Highly successful in scientific terms, it became controversial because of the loss of ships and men, and resulted in a court-martial. Though almost ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Classic Readings in Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Gary P Ferraro Brief, accessible, and inexpensive, this new reader has been carefully edited by text author Gary Ferraro to include those articles and excerpts from works that have been pivotal to the field of anthropology and that have endured over the decades. These eminently relevant selections allow students to further explore anthropological perspectives on ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $26.69! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Intimate History of Humanity more books like this by Theodore Zeldin Rather than a history of battles and kings, this history focuses on the personal and emotional aspects of human existence. It was voted one of the "Top Ten Books of the Year' by London's "Sunday Times". see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Anthropology more books like this by Elvio Angeloni (Editor) This Thirty-First Edition of ANNUAL EDITIONS: ANTHROPOLOGY provides convenient, inexpensive access to current articles selected from the best of the public press. Organizational features include: an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites; an annotated table of contents; a topic guide; a general introduction; brief overviews for each ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.12! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Cows, Pigs, Wars, & Witches: The Riddles of Culture more books like this by Marvin Harris This book challenges those who argue that we can change the world by changing the way people think. Harris shows that no matter how bizarre a people's behavior may seem, it always stems from concrete social and economic conditions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.26! \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Robert H Lavenda Designed to address the needs of anthropology professors who prefer to make extensive use of ethnographies and other supplementary readings in their courses, this is a concise, accurate introduction to the basic ideas and practices of contemporary cultural anthropology. Not a standard textbook, Core Concepts is more like an annotated ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.76! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	The Making of the West: Peoples and Cultures more books like this by Professor Lynn Hunt, Professor Thomas R Martin, Barbara H Rosenwein "The Making of the West "offers a geographically and culturally expansive conception of the West that prepares students to understand today's globalized world. Its integrated chronological narrative makes the impact of historical developments clear by highlighting the interconnections among the politics, people, and ideas of a specific period. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.60!
24 view cover	Humanity: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology more books like this by James Peoples Using engaging stories and clear writing, ADVANTAGE BOOKS: HUMANITY: AN INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Eighth Edition introduces cultural anthropology within a solid framework centered around globalization and culture change. Peoples and Bailey focus on the social and cultural consequences of globalization, emphasizing culture change and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.00! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The Interpretation of Cultures: Selected Essays more books like this by Clifford Geertz In this classic of anthropology, Geertz shows how culture can be examined in a similar way to reading or interpreting a text. This is a landmark, influential text that extends across many fields. see all copies from $12.09! new only from $16.45! \| SVS

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