CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY by Richley H. Crapo, highlights cultural diversity by providing context for the various components of culture, and demonstrating their relationship to one another. The topical organization of the text encourages students to examine and compare the varying theories and systems that comprise the field of cultural anthropology.
Each chapter features a range of cultures and societies, helping students understand theories and conceptual frameworks while developing an appreciation of the diverse social groups in our world.
Chapter 1 Anthropology: A Definition
Chapter 2 Culture
Chapter 3 Biology and Culture: Race and Ethnicity
Chapter 4 Language and Culture
Chapter 5 Gender and Culture
Chapter 6 Social Organization and Lifecycle
Chapter 7 Religion and Culture
Chapter 8 The Political System
Chapter 9 The Economic System
Chapter 10 Cultural Change, Globalization, and the Contemporary World
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