Introducing Cultural Anthropology, a short yet comprehensive anchor text, is an approachable, full-color introduction to cultural anthropology. This edition continues to provide students with the opportunity to explore anthropology's relevance to their own lives. Unique opening vignettes draw students into each chapter while the rich visual program allows professors to use a brief text without sacrificing visual appeal. "Try This" exercises encourage students to think critically and apply anthropological concepts, perspectives and methods, and the "Anthropology Around Us" boxes focus on the application of anthropological concepts featured in each chapter.
Updated with the latest research and areas of topical interest while maintaining the overall text length - "Cute Protein"; debate over same sex marriage and the definition of marriage, and much more
Correlation Guide: www.mhhe.com/mhcp/CorrelationGuides/AE_Anthropology_0910.pdf
This convenient guide matches the units in Annual Editions: Anthropology 09/10 with the corresponding chapters in three of our best-selling McGraw-Hill Anthropology textbooks by Kottak and Lenkeit.
New and updated "Try This" exercises continue to encourage students to think critically by asking them to apply the concepts they read about. Each chapter offers new chapter-related links to Web sites and activities for students.
Updated "Anthropology Around Us" boxes focusing on current and timely issues that illustrate how the perspectives, topics, and concepts of anthropology are part of our everyday lives.
New section on Body Art including tattooing, piercing, and body modifications plus discussion of the functions of such decorative expressions historically and across cultures.
New Ethics Then and Now section in Chapter 13 examines ethical issues of anthropologists working in culture change programs and for the government.
Colorful and visually appealing the text shows anthropology to its best advantage through full-color photographs, a four-color interior design, and interesting graphics.
