
Title:
Through the lens of anthropology : an introduction to human evolution and culture
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Edition:
Second edition.
Publication Date:
2018
Publication Information:
Toronto : University of Toronto Press, 2018.
Physical Description:
xxvi, 398 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 26 cm.
ISBN:
9781487587819
Abstract:
"Through the Lens of Anthropology is a concise but comprehensive introductory textbook that uses the twin themes of food and sustainability to illustrate the connected nature of anthropology's four major subfields: archaeology, and biological, cultural, and linguistic anthropology. By viewing the world through the lens of anthropology, students will learn not only about anthropological methods, theories, and ethics, but also the ways in which anthropology is relevant to their everyday lives and embedded in the culture that surrounds them. Beautifully illustrated throughout, with over 150 full-color images, figures, feature boxes, and maps, this is an anthropology text with a fresh perspective, a lively narrative, and plenty of popular topics that are sure to engage readers. A strong pedagogical framework structures the book: each chapter features learning objectives, glossary terms, and chapter summaries, as well as review and discussion questions which guide students' analysis of the topics, themes, and issues raised in the text. This book is interesting to read, manageable to teach, and succeeds at igniting interest in anthropology as a discipline. The new edition will enhance the food and sustainability focus in examples and features and will build a stronger narrative voice using extending examples and case studies. A new section on decolonization, as well as including more Indigenous examples works to decolonize Anthropology as much as possible. The content will be updated and fresh, especially including new biological anthropology research, by including new feature boxes and case studies."-- Provided by publisher.
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Language:
English