An invitation to anthropology the structure, evolution, and cultural identity of human societies. (2007)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Josep R. Llobera.
• Other Names: Llobera, Josep R
• Contents: Introduction; Aims; Bibliography MODULE 1 ; The scope and method of anthropology Introduction; Aims Definitions The sub-disciplines of anthropology The concept of culture Ethnography The uses of history in anthropology Sociology and social/cultural anthropology The historical and comparative method Fads and foibles of anthropology Summary; Essay questions; Test questions; Bibliography; Answers to test questions MODULE 2 ; Conceptual and institutional overview Introduction; Aims Economics Kinship Person, self and individual Religion Summary; Essay questions; Test questions; Bibliography; Answers to test questions MODULE 3 ; The evolution and structure of human societies Introduction; Aims Darwin's theory of evolution The human legacy: adapted mind or adaptable mind? The study of humanity: assumptions, theories and typologies Hunting and gathering, horticultural and pastoral societies Agrarian societies Industrial societies: the making of the mpdern world Summary; Essay questions; Test questions; Bibliography; Answers to test questions MODULE 4 ; The politics of cultural identity: nationalism, ethnicity, race and multiculturalism Introduction; Aims Definitions Nations and nationalism Ethnicity Race The politics of multiculturalism Summary; Essay questions; Test questions; Bibliography; Answers to test questions EPILOGUE ; Anthropology and the contemporary world The anthropology of Europe The process of cultural globalisation Looking at the future: a clash of civilisations? Bibliography; Index
• Publisher Details: Nueva York (Estados Unidos) : Berghahn Books
• Publication Date: 2007
• Extent: 1 online resource (ix, 262 páginas.)
• Subjects: 301; Anthropology; Antropología; Cultura; Etnología; Sociología histórica; Anthropology; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / General; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781782387503; 1782387501
• Related ISBNs: 157181597X; 9781571815972
• Notes: Note: Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice.; Note: Print version record.
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