NEW–Several new Critical Perspective boxes–Probe beneath the surface of various assumptions and hypotheses.
~Students stand to discover the excitement and challenge of anthropological investigation.
NEW–New chapter on Globalization and Culture–Followed by chapters on bands, tribes, chiefdoms, agricultural states and industrial-post-industrial societies, Latin America, the Caribbean, and Africa, the Middle East and Asia, all influenced by globalization.
~Helps students develop a global perspective and results in a greater understanding of both cultural diversities and similarities for human societies.
Critical Perspectives boxes–Students take the role of anthropologist by engaging in the critical analysis of specific problems and issues that arise in anthropological research.
~Stimulate independent reasoning and judgment, and encourage students to use rigorous standards of evidence when evaluating assumptions and hypotheses regarding scientific and philosophical issues that have no easy answers.
Anthropologists at Work boxes–Profile prominent anthropologists, humanizing many of the issues covered in the chapters.
~Demonstrate the personal and professional development of some of today’s leading anthropologists.
Applying Anthropology boxes–Show relevance of anthropology to present-day problems.
~Show students how research in anthropology can help solve practical problems confronting contemporary societies.
Chapter Outline and Chapter Questions–At the beginning of each chapter.
~Help guide students to the most important issues addressed in the chapter.
Questions to Think About–At the end of each chapter.
~Address issues covered in the chapter that students could use to help comprehend the material in the chapter.
Summary and Key Terms–Appear at the end of each chapter.
~Help students focus on important concepts introduced in the chapter.
Internet Exercises.
~Help students use the World Wide Web to explore various topics and issues addressed in the chapters.
