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Anthropology of Christian Witness (96 Edition)
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Anthropology of Christian Witness (96 Edition)
by Charles H. Kraft

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This book serves as a thorough, basic introduction to the study of anthropology that has been designed specifically for those who plan careers in mission or cross-cultural ministry. Kraft treats various theories of culture and society; kinship and family...
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Cultural Anthropology : Tribes, States, and the Global System (4TH 05 Edition)
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Cultural Anthropology : Tribes, States, and the Global System (4TH 05 Edition)
by John Bodley

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This text introduces basic concepts of cultural anthropology by comparing cultures of increasing scale and focusing on specific universal issues. The author challenges students to consider the "big" questions about the nature of cultural systems: How do...
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Seeing Anthropology : Cultural Anthropology Through Film -text Only (4TH 07 Edition)
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Seeing Anthropology : Cultural Anthropology Through Film -text Only (4TH 07 Edition)
by Karl G. Heider

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"Seeing Anthropology: Cultural Anthropology through Film" "Karl G. Heider," University of South Carolina, with contributions by "Pamela A. R. Blakely," Reading Area Community College and University of Pennsylvania, and Thomas D. Blakely, Pennsylvania...
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Anthropology the Exploration of Hum 12TH Edition
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Anthropology the Exploration of Hum 12TH Edition
by Conrad Kottak

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The new edition of Kottak's best selling text continues to offer a holistic, four-field perspective introduction to anthropology. To emphasize anthropology's integrated and comparative nature, "Bringing It All Together" essays show how anthropology's sub-...
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Greek Art and Archaeology (4TH 07 Edition)
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Greek Art and Archaeology (4TH 07 Edition)
by John Pedley

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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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Death By Theory : a Tale of Mystery and Archaeological Theory (00 Edition)
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Death By Theory : a Tale of Mystery and Archaeological Theory (00 Edition)
by Adrian Praetzellis

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A European Neolithic burial. A large stone Venus. Nothing unusual about it -- except that it was found on an island in the Pacific Northwest. Archaeologist Hannah Green and her shovelbum nephew find themselves in a tangled web of competing interests...
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Other People's Worlds : an Introduction To Cultural and Social Anthropology (99 - Old Edition)
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Other People's Worlds : an Introduction To Cultural and Social Anthropology (99 - Old Edition)
by Joy Hendry

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"A thoroughgoing introduction for the intelligent reader-written in a highly accessible style, with plenty of excellent examples and clear, sound argumentation. Hendry has done an outstanding job of laying out her vision of the important theoretical...
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How Humans Evolved (4TH 06 Edition)
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How Humans Evolved (4TH 06 Edition)
by Robert Boyd

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"How Humans Evolved" uses the broad perspective of behavioral ecology, drawing on Robert Boyd's expertise in evolutionary theory and Joan Silk's specialty in primate behavior in a uniquely integrative...
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Culture, People, Nature : an Introduction To General Anthropology (7TH 97 Edition)
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Culture, People, Nature : an Introduction To General Anthropology (7TH 97 Edition)
by Marvin Harris

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A comprehensive introduction to the four fields of anthropology (archaeology, physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, and linguistics), this volume is designed to make all aspects of the subject clear and accessible. This edition has been updated...
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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture
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The Chrysanthemum and the Sword: Patterns of Japanese Culture
by Ruth Benedict

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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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Devi : Goddesses of India (96 Edition)
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Devi : Goddesses of India (96 Edition)
by John S. (ed.) Hawley

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The monotheistic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam have severely limited the portrayal of the divine as feminine. But in Hinduism "God" very often means "Goddess." This extraordinary collection explores twelve different Hindu goddesses, all...
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Japanese Society
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Japanese Society
by Chie Nakane

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"A brilliant wedding of 'national character' studies and analyses of small societies through the structural approach of British anthropology. One is of course reminded of Ruth Benedict's "Chrysanthemum and the Sword" which deals also with Japanese...
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Biological Anthropology : an Introductory Reader (4TH 05 - Old Edition)
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Biological Anthropology : an Introductory Reader (4TH 05 - Old Edition)
by Michael Alan Park

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This supplementary reader offers both historical and contemporary articles that demonstrate the significant contributions made by biological anthropology. With nearly a third of the selections focusing on living populations, the 42 articles cover the...
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Archaeology a Very Short Introduction
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Archaeology a Very Short Introduction
by Paul G Bahn

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Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects -- from Islam to Sociology, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume...
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Anthropology 07/ 08 (30TH 07 - Old Edition)
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Anthropology 07/ 08 (30TH 07 - Old Edition)
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This Thirtieth Edition of ANNUAL EDITIONS: ANTHROPOLOGY 07/08 provides convenient, inexpensive access to current articles selected from the best of the public press. Organizational features include: an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites...
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Ants for Breakfast : Archaeological Adventures Among the Kalinga (99 Edition)
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Ants for Breakfast : Archaeological Adventures Among the Kalinga (99 Edition)
by James M. Skibo

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Archaeologist James Skibo traveled to the Philippine islands to study prehistoric pottery. While there he witnessed all the elements of a good thriller: mystery, danger, sex, violence, and death....
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Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology (2ND 03 - Old Edition)
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Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology (2ND 03 - Old Edition)
by Robert Lavenda

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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)
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Applying Anthropology : Introductory Reader (8TH 07 Edition)
by Aaron Podolefsky

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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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Studying Culture
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Studying Culture
by Judy And Tim Middleton Giles

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This accessible introduction to the key areas in the study of culture is written specifically for those who are new to the subject. The authors' selection of readings, exercises and commentary open up the field of cultural studies, incorporating new work...
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Peasants, Rebels and Outcastes : the Underside of Modern Japan (2ND 03 Edition)
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Peasants, Rebels and Outcastes : the Underside of Modern Japan (2ND 03 Edition)
by Mikiso Hane

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 321-342) and index....
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