Window on Humanity: A Concise Introduction to Anthropology

Download or read book Window on Humanity: A Concise Introduction to Anthropology written by Conrad Kottak and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages. This book was released on 2011-09-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by one of the prominent scholars in the field, this concise, up-to-date text provides a carefully balanced introduction to core topics in the four subfields of general anthropology--physical anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology--as well as contemporary changes in the field. Since no single or monolithic theoretical perspective orients this book, instructors with a wide range of views and approaches can use it effectively. The combination of brevity and readability make Window on Humanity a perfect match for general anthropology courses that use readings or ethnographies along with a main text.