Cultural Anthropology Tribes States and Th

Type

Book

Authors

John H Bodley

ISBN 10

1559340177

ISBN 13

9781559340175

Tags

Social Sciences, Cultural, General, Anthropology

Description

This book introduces basic concepts of cultural anthropology by comparing cultures of increasing scale and focusing on specific universal issues. Scale is used as the organizing principle in order to provide a basis for comparision. Instead of trying to provide encyclopaedic coverage of cultures around the world, Bodley offers extended examples of social sociocultural systems and detailed ethnographic analyses. To demonstrate the vitality of field work and to generate enthusiasm for the discipline, Bodley begins Chapter 1 with a personal account of his field work with the Ashaninka of Amazonia. Part IV on the global system offers a critical look at our global future. The text provides strong critical thinking and learning aids. - from Amzon

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