Anthropology and Anthropologists: A Selection
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 280
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2021
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Anthropology and Anthropologists: A Selection introduces students to the major concepts, methods, and applications of anthropology while exploring humanity's biological, cultural, linguistic, and archaeological diversity. The text traces the historical development of anthropology as a discipline and examines how anthropologists study culture, human evolution, language, and past civilizations to better understand the human experience. By integrating scientific inquiry with cultural perspectives, the book provides students with a comprehensive foundation for understanding the complexity of societies across time and around the world.
Throughout the book, readers explore topics such as human evolution, archaeology, environmental relationships, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, applied anthropology, and the effects of globalization on cultures and communities. The text emphasizes the relevance of anthropological research in addressing contemporary social, environmental, and cultural issues while encouraging critical thinking about diversity, cultural change, and global interconnectedness. By combining theoretical perspectives with real-world examples, this book prepares students to appreciate the value of anthropology in understanding both past civilizations and modern society.
Introduction
Chapter 1 A Brief History of Anthropology
Chapter 2 Culture: Understanding the Human Condition
Chapter 3 Human Evolution: Biological and Cultural
Chapter 4 Language and Culture
Chapter 5 Archaeology and Prehistory: Fragments from Antiquity
Chapter 6 Anthropology and the Environment
Chapter 7 Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
Chapter 8 Applied Anthropology
Chapter 9 Globalization and Sociocultural Change
Conclusion
Index
Liam’s areas of interest include prehistory, archaeology, Indigenous Studies, and social memory. He is also particularly interested in anthropological theory and ethnographic studies. Liam worked in archaeology for 8 years, taught both sociology and anthropology at the University of Ottawa for 14 years, and is currently a Contract Instructor at Carleton University where he has worked part-time since 2003. As an instructor Liam aspires in his teaching to introduce students to the four-filed approach to anthropology (biological, linguistic, cultural and archaeological anthropology). Drawing on his work as an archaeologist, his education in anthropological theory, and his teaching experience in in both sociology and anthropology, Liam’s courses in anthropology seek to teach students about the different fields of anthropological inquiry, the complexities of culture, and the fascination of the anthropological world. Liam has been married for 32 years, has two sons, a dog, and is passionate about Gaelic football. In his spare time he devours history books.
Anthropology and Anthropologists: A Selection introduces students to the major concepts, methods, and applications of anthropology while exploring humanity's biological, cultural, linguistic, and archaeological diversity. The text traces the historical development of anthropology as a discipline and examines how anthropologists study culture, human evolution, language, and past civilizations to better understand the human experience. By integrating scientific inquiry with cultural perspectives, the book provides students with a comprehensive foundation for understanding the complexity of societies across time and around the world.
Throughout the book, readers explore topics such as human evolution, archaeology, environmental relationships, Indigenous peoples of the Americas, applied anthropology, and the effects of globalization on cultures and communities. The text emphasizes the relevance of anthropological research in addressing contemporary social, environmental, and cultural issues while encouraging critical thinking about diversity, cultural change, and global interconnectedness. By combining theoretical perspectives with real-world examples, this book prepares students to appreciate the value of anthropology in understanding both past civilizations and modern society.
Introduction
Chapter 1 A Brief History of Anthropology
Chapter 2 Culture: Understanding the Human Condition
Chapter 3 Human Evolution: Biological and Cultural
Chapter 4 Language and Culture
Chapter 5 Archaeology and Prehistory: Fragments from Antiquity
Chapter 6 Anthropology and the Environment
Chapter 7 Indigenous Peoples of the Americas
Chapter 8 Applied Anthropology
Chapter 9 Globalization and Sociocultural Change
Conclusion
Index
Liam’s areas of interest include prehistory, archaeology, Indigenous Studies, and social memory. He is also particularly interested in anthropological theory and ethnographic studies. Liam worked in archaeology for 8 years, taught both sociology and anthropology at the University of Ottawa for 14 years, and is currently a Contract Instructor at Carleton University where he has worked part-time since 2003. As an instructor Liam aspires in his teaching to introduce students to the four-filed approach to anthropology (biological, linguistic, cultural and archaeological anthropology). Drawing on his work as an archaeologist, his education in anthropological theory, and his teaching experience in in both sociology and anthropology, Liam’s courses in anthropology seek to teach students about the different fields of anthropological inquiry, the complexities of culture, and the fascination of the anthropological world. Liam has been married for 32 years, has two sons, a dog, and is passionate about Gaelic football. In his spare time he devours history books.