Anthropology, 15th edition

Published by Pearson (February 19, 2018) © 2019

  • Carol R. Ember Human Relations Area Files
  • Melvin Ember Human Relations Area Files
  • Peter N. Peregrine Lawrence University and the Sante Fe Institute
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Anthropology takes a holistic approach to the biological, social and cultural aspects of human life. Authors Carol Ember, Melvin Ember and Peter Peregrine explain not only what humans are and were like, but also how they got to be that way, in all their variety. This comparative exploration of human cultures across space and time provides comparative, cross-cultural insights based on an evidence-based approach.

The 15th Edition offers updated research to ensure an up-to-date learning experience. Updated Perspectives on Diversity boxes shed light on issues pertaining to gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation, both in anthropology and everyday life. And updated Global Issues boxes explore worldwide social problems.

Table of contents

1. What Is Anthropology
2. Research Methods in Anthropology
3. Genetics and Evolution
4. Human Variation and Adaptation
5. Primates: Past and Present
6. The First Hominins
7. The Origins of Culture and the Emergence of Homo
8. The Emergence of Homo sapiens
9. The Upper Paleolithic World
10. Origins of Food Production and Settled Life
11. Origins of Cities and States
12. Culture and Culture Change
13. Culture and the Individual
14. Communication and Language
15. Getting Food
16. Economic Systems
17. Social Stratification: Class, Ethnicity, and Racism
18. Sex and Gender
19. Marriage and the Family
20. Marital Residence and Kinship
21. Associations and Interest Groups
22. Political Life: Social Order and Disorder
23. Religion and Magic
24. The Arts
25. Health and Illness
26. Practicing and Applying Anthropology

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