Humanity: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (Thomson Advantage Books) (Cengage Advantage Books)

by Garrick A . Bailey (Author), JamesPeoples (Author)

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  2008

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  Using engaging stories and clear writing, ADVANTAGE BOOKS: HUMANITY: AN INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Eighth Edition introduces cultural anthropology within a solid framework centered around globalization and culture change. Peoples and Bailey 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.

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  Paperback
  1999

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  This mainstream introductory text has earned a reputation for the excellence of its research-oriented approach to the core principles of Cultural Anthropology. The text emphasizes the diversity of humanity and shows why an appreciation and tolerance of cultural difference is critical in the modern world.