Anthropology: What Does It Mean to Be Human? takes a
question-oriented approach that helps students
understand current anthropological issues, consider them
critically, and apply them to their own lives. A unique
alternative to more traditional, encyclopedic
introductory texts, Anthropology: What Does It Mean to
Be Human? takes a question-oriented approach that
illuminates major concepts for students. Structuring
each chapter around an important question, the authors
explore what it means to be human, incorporating answers
from all four major subfields of anthropology-cultural
anthropology, biological anthropology, linguistic
anthropology, and archaeology-and offering a more
balanced perspective than other texts. They address
central issues of the discipline, highlighting the
controversies and commitments that are shaping
contemporary anthropology.Ancillaries: --Companion
Website featuring: -Student Resources, including a study
skills guide, flashcards, self-quizzes, chapter
outlines, and helpful links; and -Instructor Resources,
including PowerPoint presentations for lectures,
filmographies, activities, strategies for class
discussions, and guest editorials; and (3) a chapter on
human evolution --Computerized Test Bank and
Instructor's Manual on CD --Cartridges for Course
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