Cultural Anthropology

Cultural Anthropology,  2004 : For introductory courses in Cultural Anthropology.This comprehensive introduction to cultural anthropology reflects the recent research and controversial developments in the field, with a focus on applied anthropology. The text helps students understand how the anthropological perspective can be applied to global social problems-including AIDS, disasters, homelessness, crime, family violence, and war.How do you introduce your students to ethnographies?NEW - 1 Ethnography featured in each chapter (19 in all) in "Portraits of Culture" boxes-Ethnographies relate to chapter content and appear in their entirety on the Interactive Anthropology CD-ROM. Exposes students to original ethnographies and allows professor the freedom to assign full ethnographies as readings at no additional cost.How do you expose your students to issues of globalization?NEW - Increased emphasis on globalization-Chapter 16 is extensively revised to include material on globalization. Presents students with the latest discussions and ideas about this increasingly important issue.How do you show relevance of your course to real world events?Emphasis on Applied Anthropology-Applied & Practicing Anthropology (Ch. 17), Medical Anthropology (Ch. 18), and Global Social Problems (Ch. 19) Gives students an overview of the relationship between basic and applied research and give real world examples of how anthropological theory is used to solve everyday dilemmas.Current Research and Issues boxes-Highlights recent topics that students may have heard about in the news or that are currently being debated in the profession. Keep students abreast of current issues in the discipline.Applied Anthropology boxes-Highlights the growing importance of anthropology to other professions. Enhances the already applied nature of this text.How do you use technology in your course to engage & excite your students?NEW - Interactive Anthropology is a new CD-ROM available in the back of every new text-Features 19 ethnographic "portraits," 3 units of EthnoQuest®, applications and simulations of key concepts, an audio glossary and pronunciation guide, flashcards, and more. Gives students hands-on experience and understanding of fieldwork and important concepts in Cultural Anthropology.NEW - Directions in Anthropology CD-ROM-Includes all the articles in three series that were commissioned for teaching: Portraits of Culture: Ethnographic Originals; Research Frontiers in Anthropology (edited with Peter N. Peregrine); and Cross-Cultural Research for Social Science. This CD-ROM is available either as a saleable stand-alone or value-packed at a dramatic discount. How do your help your students make sense of the wealth of new material in the course?NEW - Expanded Pedagogy-Provides students with tools to organize and understand the material presented. Chapter opening outlines, Chapter-end Internet Exercises, Chapter-end Critical Questions, Chapter-end Glossary Terms, End of Chapter Summaries, End-of-Chapter Suggested Readings list, and End-of-text Notes give full references for points discussed in the text.

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