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Humanity an introduction to cultural anthropology
- "[This] is a textbook for introductory college and university courses in cultural anthropology. Cultural anthropology - or ethnology, as it is sometimes called - documents and tries to explain or interpret the ... cultural variability of the world's diverse peoples. In [this book, the authors] try to convey to students the life-enriching as well as educational value of discovering this variability.-Pref."
- "[This book] gives students new ways of looking at many of the challenges facing the world in the twenty-first century-particularly those involving ethnic conflicts, recent issues involving marriage, population growth, hunger, and the survival of indigenous cultures. [The authors] emphasize the diversity of humanity and reveal why an appreciation and tolerance of cultural differences is critical in the modern world. -http://www.wadsworth.com."
- "[This book] introduces cultural anthropology within a solid framework centered around globalization and culture change. [In the book, the authors] 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 more contemporary issues, including recent debates on gay marriage, cultural and economic globalization, population growth, hunger, and the survival of indigenous cultures, you'll 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. -http://www.booksinprint.com"
- "Humanity an introduction to cultural anthropology"