Cultural Anthropology (10th Edition)

Author: William A. Haviland (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Cultural Anthropology is designed for introductory anthropology courses at the undergraduate level. The book first discusses cultural anthropology, introducing key concepts and terminology from various subfields, while also incorporating relevant materials from physical anthropology and linguistics. The content is comprehensive, up-to-date, and academically rigorous, yet it is written in a concise and engaging manner with a strikingly organized layout, making it appealing to college students. As a result, they will find the book both instructive and satisfying. The book's primary and obvious goal is to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to cultural anthropology. It draws on the research findings and ideas of various anthropological schools of thought, showcasing how different research approaches—such as evolutionism, historical particularism, diffusionism, functionalism, French structuralism, and structural functionalism—can be integrated. This inclusive approach reflects my belief that all different research methods address important aspects of human behavior.