Anthropology: Asking Questions about Human Origins, Diversity, and Culture - Softcover

"Anthropology is a holistic representation of four-field anthropology that gives detailed activities for students to engage in and think critically about. I was really drawn in by the chapter introductions and critical-thinking questions; I would definitely use these in my course. I also love that there is a chapter on sustainability."--Jaclyn McWhorter, Agnes Scott College

"Anthropology is engagingly written and incorporates theory in a way that most introductory texts don't. It also provides in-class and independent opportunities to think like an anthropologist. The examples and activities are fantastic; I'm excited to use this book in my class and discuss these activities with my students. I have been waiting for a textbook like this since I began teaching Introduction to Anthropology."--B. Katherine Smith, The University of Southern Mississippi

"The theoretical basis of Anthropology far exceeds that of the text I currently use; it presents theory seamlessly with other content. The history of anthropological thought is wedded to contemporary theory throughout, giving students an excellent grounding in anthropological theory and also demonstrating the utility and applicability of anthropological ways of thinking. It seamlessly integrates cutting-edge biocultural theory into an elegantly written survey of all of the key topics and issues relevant to an introduction to anthropology course. This text will make your course easier to teach and your students more likely to fall in love with anthropology."--Molly Zuckerman, Mississippi State University

"Anthropology's strengths lie in its relevant examples, current thinking/theories, contemporary problems, and questions. The book captures the current state of anthropology in a way no other text does, making key concepts understandable without reducing their complexities, and presenting anthropology as one of the most relevant fields a student might possibly encounter."--Ramie A. Gougeon, University of West Florida

From the authors who wrote the highly acclaimed Cultural Anthropology: Asking Question About Humanity, this ground-breaking general anthropology text--co-written with renowned scholar Agustín Fuentes--takes a holistic approach that emphasizes critical thinking, active learning, and applying anthropology to solve contemporary human problems. Building on the classical foundations of the discipline, Anthropology: Asking Questions about Human Origins, Diversity, and Culture shows students how anthropology is connected to such current topics as food, health and medicine, and the environment. Full of relevant examples and current topics--with a focus on contemporary problems and questions--the book demonstrates the diversity and dynamism of anthropology today.