Anthropology: What Does It Mean to Be Human? 5th Edition by Lavenda (English) Pa

Description: Anthropology by Lavenda, Schultz Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "This is a general, four fields, anthropology textbook"-- Publisher Description An accessible, affordable question-oriented approach that shows students the relevance of anthropology in todays worldA unique alternative to more traditional, encyclopedic introductory texts, Anthropology: What Does It Mean to Be Human?, fifth edition, takes a question-oriented approach that incorporates cutting-edge theory and new ways of looking at important contemporary issues such as power, human rights, and inequality. With a total of sixteen chapters, this engaging, full-color text is an ideal one-semester overview that delves deep into anthropology without overwhelming students.NEW TO THIS EDITIONA discussion of the roots of anthropological scholarship around the world; of recent efforts to incorporate processes of biological development into discussions of biological evolution; new forms of ethnography; how contributions from science studies and cyborg anthropology suggest new ways to bring the fields of anthropology together (Chapter 1)Includes discussion of theoretical pluralism in contemporary evolutionary theory, and addresses contemporary concerns about the Anthropocene (Chapter 2)Expanded discussion of ancient DNA research and evidence of interspecies hybridization, as well as discussion of multispecies ethnographies (Chapter 3)Updated discussion of fossil record for human evolution that incorporates evidence for multilevel selection and niche construction in the hominin lineage, as well as new evidence of varied early populations that migrated and interbred (Chapter 4)Explicit focus on how the evolutionary study of human microevolution undermines notions of biological race; how niche construction contributes to developmental processes experienced by organisms; and how race becomes biology as the consequences of inequality become embodied over the life course (Chapter 5)Expanded and revised discussion of subsistence strategies in relation to particular forms of human society; of domestication, niche construction and the Anthropocene; of fresh archaeological approaches to relationships linking humans, things, and other species. (Chapters 6 and 7)Explores the central role of culture in biosocial becoming and how culture is something we "do"; discussion of how attention to developmental processes revises our understanding of socialization and enculturation; addresses issues of cultural borrowing and cultural authenticity (Chapter 8)More on anthropological approaches to secularism; discussion of the anthropology of ontology (Chapter 10)Chapter 16 ("What is Applied Anthropology?") now addresses applied anthropology in general, with emphases on medical anthropology and development anthropologyThis title is available as an eBook. Visit VitalSource for more information or to purchase. Author Biography Robert H. Lavenda is Professor Emeritus of Anthropology at St. Cloud State University. Emily A. Schultz is Professor Emerita of Anthropology at St. Cloud State University. Details ISBN 0197534430 ISBN-13 9780197534434 Title Anthropology Author Lavenda, Schultz Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 616 Edition 5th Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:130563110; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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