Synopses & Reviews
Ideal for any Cultural Anthropology course, this brief and inexpensive collection of ethnographic case studies exposes students to fifteen different cultures. Culture Sketches introduces students to ethnography without overwhelming them with excessive reading material. Each sketch, or chapter, was selected for its relevance to students and for its ability to reflect the basic concepts found in introductory courses. All sketches follow a logical, consistent organization that makes it easy for students to understand major themes such as geography, myth creation, history, sociopolitical systems, and belief systems. The new edition offers a new chapter, "The Roma: Romanipe, Rights, and the Road Ahead", adding geographic breadth to the text.
Table of Contents
World Map: Location of Cultures Numbered by Chapter
Chapter 1. The Azande: Witchcraft and Oracles in Africa
Chapter 2. The Aztecs: Ancient Legacy, Modern Pride
Chapter 3. The Basseri: Pastoral Nomads on the il-Rah
Chapter 4. Haiti: A Nation in Turmoil
Chapter 5. The Hmong: Struggle and Perseverance
Chapter 6. The Ju/'hoansi: Reciprocity and Sharing
Chapter 7. The Kaluli: Story, Song, and Ceremony
Chapter 8. The Minangkabau: Merantau and Matriliny
Chapter 9. The Nuer: Cattle and Kinship in Sudan
Chapter 10. The Ojibwa: "The People" Endure
Chapter 11. The Roma: Romanipe and The Road Ahead
Chapter 12. The Samoans: Matai and Migration
Chapter 13. The Tiwi: Tradition in Australia
Chapter 14. The Trobriand Islanders: The Power of Exchange
Chapter 15. The Yanomamo: Challenges in the Rainforest
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