Essence of Anthropology

Filled with current examples, THE ESSENCE OF ANTHROPOLOGY brings to life anthropology's key concepts and their great relevance to today's complex world. You'll learn about the varied ways culture helps humans adapt to face the challenges of existence; the connection between human culture and human biology; and the impact of globalization on peoples and cultures around the world. New Digging into Anthropology activities provide hands-on opportunities for you to "e;do"e; anthropology, while the addition of Visual Counterpoints will teach you to think more critically about the world you see. Furthermore, the text is packed with learning tools that demonstrate major concepts, offer interesting examples of anthropology's relevance to daily life, and guide your study to help you retain what you read.