Anthropology For Dummies

Discover the captivating world of human diversity with 'Anthropology For Dummies', your essential guide to understanding what it means to be human. This comprehensive resource delves into the organized study of anthropology, answering fundamental questions about our species. Why do we differ in skin and hair colors? What drives the myriad of cultural expressions we see across the globe? This updated edition provides a panoramic overview of the fieldwork and theories that explore these intriguing questions.

Keep your academic journey engaging and informative as you explore the four main subdivisions of anthropology: archaeology, biological anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. This book simplifies complex concepts with accessible language, making it an excellent choice for both students and general readers alike.

Within its 432 pages, you'll uncover the history and methods of anthropology, engage with contemporary debates surrounding identity, and even reflect on humanity’s future—from our prehistoric roots to groundbreaking fossil discoveries and the exploration of life beyond Earth.

Whether you're studying anthropology for academic purposes or are simply curious about our shared human experience, 'Anthropology For Dummies' will equip you with the knowledge to understand our past, present, and future.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119784203. Year: 2021. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US).

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119784203
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 432


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Study the science of all of us 


Anthropology is the organized study of what makes humans human. It takes an objective step back to view homo sapiens as a species and ask questions like: Given our common characteristics, why aren™t all of us exactly the same? Why do people across the world have variable skin and hair color and so many inventive ways to say hello? And how can knowing the reasons behind our differences”as well as our similarities”teach us useful lessons for the future? The updated edition of Anthropology For Dummies gives you a panoramic view of the fascinating fieldwork and theory that seeks to answer these questions”and helps you view the human world through impartial, anthropological eyes 


Keeping the jargon to a minimum, Anthropology For Dummies explores the four main subdivisions of the discipline, from the adventurous Indiana Jones territory of archaeology and the hands-on biological insights provided by our physical nature to the studious book-cracking brainwork of cultural and linguistic investigation. Along the way, you™ll journey deep into our prehistory where we begin to differentiate ourselves from our primate relatives”and then fast forward into the possibilities of centuries yet to come


Explore the history of anthropology and apply its methods 

Get a deep, scientific take on contemporary debates such as identity 

Excavate the human past through new fossil discoveries 

Peer into humanity™s future in space 



Whether you™re studying anthropology for school or just want to