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Economies and Cultures: Foundations of Economic Anthropology
by Richard R. Wilk  Publisher Comments More than any other anthropological subdiscipline, economic anthropology constantly questions and debates the practical motives of people as they go about their daily lives. Tracing the history of the dialog between anthropology and economics, Richard R....
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The Interface Between the Written and the Oral (Studies in Literacy, Family, Culture, & the State)
by Jack Goody Publisher Comments Whilst the fundamental significance of the spoken language for human interaction is widely acknowledged, that of writing is less well known, and in this wide-ranging series of essays Jack Goody examines in depth the complex and often confused...
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Greek Art and Archaeology (4TH 07 Edition)
by John Pedley Synopsis Extensively illustrated and clearly written, this book examines the major categories of Greek architecture, sculpture, vasepainting, wallpainting, and metalwork in a historical, social, and archaeological context. It blends factual information with...
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Precious Steppe: Mongolian Nomadic Pastoralists in Pursuit of the Market (Asiaworld)
by Ole Bruun Publisher Comments Ole Bruun's work depicts the life of a community of Mongolain livestock herders as they begin to adjust to life outside of their contained Soviet-style collectives. The author identifies and addresses the most essential conditions for their continued...
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An Anthropological Defense of God
by Lloyd (edt) Sandelands Book News Annotation Sandelands (psychology and business administration, U. of Michigan) compares the faiths of today's social science and of the Christian church. In the first he finds self-interest that paradoxically denies freedom, want, and the good; in the second he...
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Primate Origins: Adaptations and Evolution (Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects)
by Matthew J. (edt) Ravosa Publisher Comments The goals of this volume are twofold. First, it aims to provide a novel focus on adaptive explanations for cranial and postcranial features and functional complexes, socioecological systems, life history patterns, etc. in early primates. Second, it aims...
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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture
by Ruth Benedict Publisher Comments Essential reading for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. Benedict's World War II-era study paints an illuminating contrast between the culture of Japan and that of the United States...
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Soldiers at Peace: Veterans and Society After the Civil War in Mozambique
by Jessica Schafer Publisher Comments This is the first scholarly study of soldiers and guerrillas demobilized after the civil war in Mozambique (1979-1992). Based on extensive field-work with former combatants from both sides of the civil war in Mozambique and the communities in which they...
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New Departures in Anthropology #04: Anthropology and the New Genetics
by Gisli Palsson Publisher Comments A broad, fresh perspective on how genetic research redefines what it means to be human....
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The Great Houses of Chaco
by John Marti Campbell Synopsis Chaco Canyon, in far northwest New Mexico, was a major center of Puebloan culture between AD 900 and 1250. It is believed two thousand to six thousand people lived, annually, in about one hundred settlements scattered in and around the Canyon. The...
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Civil-Military Cooperation in Response to a Complex Emergency: Just Another Drill? (International Studies in Sociology and Social Anthropology)
by S.j.h Rietjens Book News Annotation Building peace requires much more than the trappings of war to impede violence. In most cases civil authority, whatever that may be, is an integral part of the peace support process. Rietjens (civil-military cooperation, Netherlands Defense Academy...
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Beyond Rationalism
by Bruce (edt) Kapferer Publisher Comments Sorcery, Magic and Ritual in Contemporary Realities....
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Rethinking the Quarterlife Crisis - Expected Residential Mobility of Young Adults in Flanders, Belgium and Upstate New York
by Brian Tauzel Publisher Comments Although the quarterlife crisis is an increasingly recognized social phenomenon, much about this dynamic period in the life course and its impact on individuals remains unknown. How does the quarterlife transition inform individual expectations about...
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Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology (2ND 03 - Old Edition)
by Robert Lavenda Publisher Comments This very concise, accurate introduction to the basic ideas and practices of contemporary cultural anthropology is designed to address the needs of anthropology professors who make extensive use of ethnographies and other supplementary readings in their...
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Applying Anthropology : Introductory Reader (8TH 07 Edition)
by Aaron Podolefsky Publisher Comments This supplementary reader is composed of both classic and contemporary articles that demonstrate the significant contributions that cultural anthropologists make; the emphasis is on the applicability of cultural anthropology to understanding and...
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Cengage Advantage Books: Cultural Anthropology: A Problem-Based Approach
by Richard H. Robbins Publisher Comments Learn anthropology within a strong active learning environment when you open Robbins' unique Fifth Edition. This brief, cost-effective text presents a variety of questions focused on the most important issues anthropologists study in first of-of-its-kind,...
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The Ceremonial Animal: A New Portrait of Anthropology
by Wendy James Publisher Comments Adapting Wittgenstein's concept of the human species as 'a ceremonial animal', Wendy James writes vividly and readably. Her new overview advocates a clear line of argument: that the concept of social form is a primary key to anthropology and the human...
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The Twelve Gates: A Spiritual Passage Through the Egyptian Books of the Dead
by John Rush Publisher Comments In "The Twelve Gates," clinical anthropologist John Rush embarks on a spellbinding journey through death rituals in various cultures, centering on the ancient Egyptian philosophy of death and resurrection. The first part of the book provides an overview...
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Cultural Anthropology (4TH 07 Edition)
by Barbara Miller Publisher Comments Integrating attention to class, gender, race, ethnicity, and age throughout, Barbara Miller's up-to-date Cultural Anthropology text engages students by demonstrating the relevance of anthropology to their lives....
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Language Culture & Society an Introduction 2ND Edition
by Zdenek Salzmann Publisher Comments This second edition of Language, Culture, and Society has profited from the comments of several instructors who have been using the text successfully during the past several years. In his revisions, Zdenek Salzmann has not only updated the text but has...
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