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1	Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies more books like this by Jared Diamond add to wishlist 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 $3.00! new only from $8.26! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective more books like this by Gary P Ferraro add to wishlist This mainstream, comprehensive cultural anthropology text takes an applied perspective to the study of society's behavior. This application of anthropological knowledge, theory, and methods to the solution of specific societal problems is integrated throughout the text in such a manner that it shows the student what can be done with anthropology ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge more books like this by William A Haviland add to wishlist Explore the most fascinating, creative, dangerous, and complex species alive today: you and your neighbors in the global village. With compelling photos, engaging examples, and select studies by anthropologists in far-flung places, the authors of "Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge" provide a holistic view of anthropology to help you make ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.99! \| SVS
4	The Savage Mind more books like this by Claude Lévi-Strauss add to wishlist "Every word, like a sacred object, has its place. No "precis" is possible. This extraordinary book must be read."--Edmund Carpenter, "New York Times Book Review " "No outline is possible; I can only say that reading this book is a most exciting intellectual exercise in which dialectic, wit, and imagination combine to stimulate and provoke at ... see all copies from $6.00! new only from $18.00! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Barbara Miller add to wishlist Designed to give your students the extra support they need to succeed in your classroom, our Study Edition of Miller's Cultural Anthropology offers perforated chapter practice tests at the end of the textbook, an optional Practice Test Solutions Manual with access to professional tutoring, and an Instructor's Testing Manual with solutions to the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.15! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Conformity & Conflict: Readings in Cultural Anthropology more books like this by James P Spradley add to wishlist 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 $4.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Mirror for Humanity: A Concise Introduction to Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Conrad Phillip Kottak add to wishlist Written by a prominent scholar in the field, 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 of views and approaches can use it effectively. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
8	The Interpretation of Cultures: Selected Essays more books like this by Clifford Geertz add to wishlist 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 $6.95! new only from $11.55! \| SVS
9	Culture Sketches: Case Studies in Anthropology more books like this by Holly Peters-Golden add to wishlist Ideal for any Cultural Anthropology course, this brief and inexpensive collection of ethnographic case studies introduces students to fifteen cultures and exposes them to ethnography without overwhelming them with excessive reading material. Each sketch, or chapter, was selected for its relevance to students and for its ability to reflect the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99!
10	Humanity: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology more books like this by James G Peoples add to wishlist 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 $39.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Forest People more books like this by Collin Turnbull, Colin M Turnbull add to wishlist - 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 $9.00! \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	The Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea more books like this by Annette B Weiner add to wishlist A re-examination of the Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea, the people described in Malinowski's classic ethnographic work of the early 20th century. Provides a balanced view of the society from a male and female perspective, including new discoveries about the importance of women's work and wealth in the society. see all copies from $10.04! new only from $31.97! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Classic Readings in Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Gary P Ferraro add to wishlist This accessible reader has been edited by the author of the original texts, Gary Ferraro, to include articles and excerpts from works that have been pivotal to the field of anthropology and that have displayed enduring relevance. These selections allow students to further explore anthropological perspectives on key cultural topics, such as: ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.20! \| SVS
14 view cover	Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Marvin Harris add to wishlist 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 one ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $29.17!
15 view cover	On Being Different: Diversity and Multiculturalism in the North American Mainstream more books like this by Conrad Phillip Kottak, Kathryn A Kozaitis add to wishlist An interdisciplinary account of diversity and multiculturalism in the US and Canada and clarifies issues, themes, and topics in the study of diversity, including ethnicity, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. It also shows how human agency and culture work to organize and change society. see all copies from $2.04! new only from $9.99! \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Writing Ethnographic Fieldnotes more books like this by Robert M Emerson, Linda L Shaw, Rachel I Fretz add to wishlist In this companion volume to John van Maanen's "Tales of the Field", three scholars reveal how the ethnographer turns direct experience and observation into written fieldnotes upon which an ethnography is based. Drawing on years of teaching and field research experience, the authors develop a series of guidelines, suggestions and practical advice ... see all copies from $4.91! new only from $11.93! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Cultural Anthropology: A Problem-Based Approach more books like this by Richard Robbins add to wishlist This widely adopted text provides a fresh look at cultural anthropology and challenges students to engage in active and collaborative learning and critical thinking, as well as to recognize their own cultures as a basis for understanding the cultures of others. The book is organized around problems rather than topics, creating a natural and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $19.50! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology more books like this by Robert H Lavenda add to wishlist This very concise, accurate introduction to the basic ideas and practices of contemporary cultural anthropology is designed to address the needs of anthropology professors who make extensive use of ethnographies and other supplementary readings in their courses. Not a standard textbook, "Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology" functions as a ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific by Raft more books like this by Thor Heyerdahl add to wishlist "Kon-Tiki" is the record of an astonishing adventure - a journey 4,300 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean by raft. Intrigued by Polynesian folklore, biologist Thor Heyerdahl suspected that the South Sea Islands had been settled by an ancient race from thousands of miles to the east, led by the mythical hero Kon-Tiki. He decided to prove his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.85! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Decolonizing Methodologies: Research and Indigenous Peoples more books like this by Linda Tuhiwai Smith add to wishlist transformed". In the first part of the book, the author critically examines the historical and philosophical base of western research. Extending the work of Foucault, she explores the intersections of imperialism, knowledge and research. The second part of the book meets the urgent need for literature which validates various frustrations with ... see all copies from $15.30! new only from $22.29! \| SVS
21 view cover	Where Masks Still Dance: New Guinea more books like this by Chris Rainier, Meg Taylor (Adapted by) add to wishlist New Guinea is home to more than a 1000 Stone Age tribes, each with its own language, customs and folklore which have changed little in 40,000 years. In eight trips over ten years, photographer Chris Rainier has travelled to the island to document the lives and rituals of the indigenous peoples. The result is this photographic record, showing the ... see all copies from $29.00! new only from $163.99! \| first editions
22 view cover	Conformity and Conflict: Readings in Cultural Anthropology more books like this by David W McCurdy (Editor), James P Spradley (Editor) add to wishlist An ideal complement to standard anthropology texts or a stand-alone text/reader, the best-selling Conformity and Conflict continues to offer students 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. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $22.00! \| first editions
23 view cover	Cultural anthropology more books like this by Carol R Ember add to wishlist For introductory courses in Cultural Anthropology. This comprehensive text reflects recent anthropological research and controversial developments, while integrating features in each chapter to spark and maintain student interest. A focus on applied anthropology discusses the history and types in the United States and shows how the work of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Cultural anthropology more books like this by Conrad Phillip Kottak add to wishlist Offering an introduction to cultural anthropology, this text focuses on preserving cultural diversity in the face of globalization. This sixth edition reflects world changes through a revision of both organization and content. Special features include two new chapters covering the demise of the Soviet Union and its attendant ethnic conflicts; the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Cultural Anthropology: A Perspective on the Human Condition more books like this by Emily A Schultz add to wishlist This introduction to the major subfields of anthropology explores the interplay of biological and cultural forces shaping human nature, human society, and human history. Cultural creativity and human agency are seen as part of the human biological (evolutionary) heritage. This biocultural approach is evident throughout the text in the authors' ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions

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