Humanity: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

By - Peoples, James G.; , Bailey, Garrick Alan.

Floor - Floor 1

ISBN 10 - 1285733371

ISBN 13 - 9781285733371

Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.

Subject - Ethnology

Shelf No - 14

Call Number - 306 PEO 2015

Edition - 10th ed.

Physical Description - xvi, 462 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 26 cm

Notes - Includes Bibliographical References and Index.

Book Information

Using engaging stories and clear writing, HUMANITY: AN INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Tenth Edition, introduces cultural anthropology within a solid framework centered on globalization and culture change. Peoples and Bailey focus on the social and cultural consequences of globalization, emphasizing culture change and world problems. The book's engaging narrative provides new ways of looking at many of the challenges facing the world in this century. As you explore contemporary issues including recent debates on gay marriage, cultural and economic globalization, population growth, hunger, and the survival of indigenous cultures, you will gain a better understanding of the cultural information you need to successfully navigate in today's global economy. The authors emphasize the diversity of humanity and reveal why an appreciation and tolerance of cultural differences is critical in the modern world. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

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