Anthropology For Dummies (For Dummies (Math & Science)) | 
 enlarge | Author: Cameron M., Phd Smith
Creator: Evan T., Phd Davies
Publisher: For Dummies
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Pages: 360
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Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0470279664
Dewey Decimal Number: 301
EAN: 9780470279663
Publication Date: August 11, 2008 (New: Last 30 Days)
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An easy-to-follow guide to this important and exciting field
Anthropology is the scientific study of humankind and human societies. This plain-English guide helps students and other interested readers understand anthropology by examining its core principles, methods, and applications. It covers all the major subfields of anthropology, including physical anthropology, cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, and archaeology. The guide also traces the development of anthropology as a science and discusses important contributions from anthropologists all over the world.
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Great for a passing interest or more advanced studies August 24, 2008
Michael Carpenter (Virginia, MN United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm a junior with an anthropology major, so I'm not exactly the highest source when it comes to recommending anthropology books, but as a general reader and someone with an interest in anthropology, I can say that this is one of the best general study books on anthropology that I've read. There are clear explanations for each of the four subfields of anthropology, which are biological (or physical) anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology. While obviously not a comprehensive study of any of the subfields (it is, after all, a For Dummies book), it provides a good amount of information on these subjects without becoming too convoluted.I felt that some of the information on biological anthropology can get a bit exhausting, such as with dates and fossil names, but that may just be because I've never been great at memorizing dates and whatnot.
I feel that there is something for everyone in this book. Even if you're not an anthropology student, there are still topics in this book, such as the origin of language, tool-making, and culture in general, that anyone who is interested in other fellow human beings (i.e, everyone) will find relevant and useful.
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