
Introducing cultural anthropology : a Christian perspective
Brian M. Howell
Bok · Engelsk · 2011 · Lærebøker
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Omfang | XII, 273 sider : illustrasjoner
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Opplysninger | 1. The Discipline of Anthropology // 2. Culture // 3. Language// 4. Social Structure and Inequality in Race, Ethnicity, and Class // 5. Sex, Gender, and Sexuality // 6. Economics // 7. Authority and Power // 8. Kinship and Marriage // 9. Religion and Ritual // 10. Medical Anthropology // 11. Theory in Cultural Anthropology // 12. Anthropology in Action // Index. - What is the role of culture in human experience? This concise yet solid introduction to cultural anthropology helps readers explore and understand this crucial issue from a Christian perspective. Now revised and updated throughout, this new edition of a successful textbook covers standard cultural anthropology topics with special attention given to cultural relativism, evolution, and missions. It also includes a new chapter on medical anthropology. Plentiful figures, photos, and sidebars are sprinkled throughout the text.
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ISBN | 9780801038877
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