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Introducing Cultural Anthropology, a short yet comprehensive anchor text, is an approachable, full-color introduction to cultural anthropology. This edition continues to provide students with the opportunity to explore anthropology's relevance to their own lives. Unique opening vignettes draw students into each chapter while the rich visual program allows professors to use a brief text without sacrificing visual appeal. "Try This" exercises encourage students to think critically and apply anthropological concepts, perspectives and methods, and the "Anthropology Around Us" boxes focus on the application of anthropological concepts featured in each chapter. ... Read more

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Great book
I had to get this book for my Anthropology class. The author is very easy to understand and even has a website for other helpful tools. If you need it, get it, because it's worth it.

Need for college course
Great discount on Amazon.com price compared to college book store. She hasn't commented on content but it was just the book she needed for her class. Shipped quickly and in great condition.

Introducing Cultural Anthropology
Great easy to read text, that while a little light and soft at times on the concepts, provides a great overview of the field ... Read more

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Framed around the concept of culture, Nanda and Warms' brief book shows you how culture matters in driving and explaining human behavior, and that culture is a dynamic concept that interrelates various cultural systems in adaptive (or maladaptive) ways. The text focuses on how culture?a group of understandings, some explicit, some implicit, with recognizable norms and values?helps direct and explain peoples' behavior, why this is important for understanding what is going on in the world today, and how we can solve problems and effect positive change. The authors will draw you into the book's concepts via engaging ethnographic storytelling and a conversational writing style that connects you to the topics. You'll focus on contemporary issues, issues of globalization, issues of gender, and issues of equalities and inequalities?topics that are important to both the study of anthropology and your understanding of the world around you. ... Read more

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This concise and affordable introduction to the basic ideas and practices of contemporary cultural anthropology addresses the needs of anthropology professors who make extensive use of ethnographies and other supplementary readings in their courses. Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology offers a thorough annotated bibliography of the terms and concepts that anthropologists use in their work, while its conceptual and theoretical framework prepares students to read ethnography more effectively. ... Read more

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Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology (Purchased on 08/07/2010)
Never received the book. College is started a long time ago and purchase has to be cancelled after contacts made and money refunded

Good Book
The book is much smaller that I was expecting.It came with some markings and a curled cover, but the material is great.

Cultural Anthropology
The delivery of the book was timely, it arrived in very good condition.I am very pleased with the transaction.

Good Readings
This is considered my textbook for my Anthropology Class and I have to read it. Even though I'm pretty much required to read it, I don't find much of a problem with that. It's a pretty easy read. The structure is good.

Outstanding overview
The authors of this book emphasize that it should be used in conjunction with collections of ethnographies and other volumes. With that in mind, this is an exceptionally clear, useful, and well-considered book about cultural anthropology. The authors have done an outstanding job of making complex theories and ideas accessible in a short amount of space.

I recommend this book for anyone seeking to learn the overall outlines or remind themselves of the major ideas in cultural anthropology. I am VERY glad I bought it! ... Read more

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Renowned for its integration of rich ethnographies into the core book, CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, 10th Edition provides excellent coverage of cultures around the world. This new edition integrates the most recent research updates, while continuing to emphasize the issues of power, gender, globalization, stratification, and ethnicity. High-interest features such as the new "The Global and the Local" capture a key message of the book: the study of anthropology is important because it builds awareness and helps develop informed citizens of the many similarities and differences among cultures around the world. ... Read more

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text book review
this is a college textbook so it is a very dry reading. i think the points that are raised by the book are very intresting, insightful, and debatable. the price was the best i had seen with a relyable seller and beats my college books store by over $70 (my book store $185 amazon $113). if your a student taking the course or just someone intrested in learning i think that buying from amazon would be your best purchas. but if you are looking for pleasure reading i would suggest a diffrent book. i take my book to class it has not been damaged so far and i havve had it for a month and a half, this book is durable for my needs although i do treat my book with mild care.

Anthropology
purchased for my daughters college course, we purchase from amazon because of the price being cheaper than the school bookstore.

An overpriced book
This is a perfectly fine cultural anthropology textbook. It is well-organized and reasonably well-written

The problem with this book as that that it is extremely overpriced. The issue is that editions 9E, 8E, 7E,... are equally good. They publish a new edition with an inflated price ($150) every year and the differences in editions are negligible, The publisher and the authors (Nanda and Warms) should be ashamed of themselves.

textbook
the book was in good condition although it wasnt described as having pages that were highlighted and there were.There also was a problem with delivery, I paid extra for faster delivery and did not receive the book till 2 days after the promise delivery date when I inquired about it I was told sorry thats never happened and not even an offer to reimburse me for the extra shipping charges I paid. Very disappointing.Im not sure I would trust this seller again.My daughter needed this book for school and had to go without.

Cultural Anthropology
This textbook is enriching and it introduces cross cultural studies, which I believe everybody should be familiar with. Cultural anthropology is both interesting and informative, therefore I recommend this textbook ... Read more

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"More than any other book, this one introduces students to another time and another place, what Karl Barth long ago called "the strange new world of the Bible".---Dennis C. Dualing, Professor of Religion Canisius College, Buffalo, New York. ... Read more

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great insights
For years, I have been trying to discover the cultural background of the New Testament.Malina answered a lot of my questions in very helpful ways. I enjoyed the variety of subjects that he covers, and his paragraphs comparingcontemporary and first century cultures were quite helpful.The concepts he describes in the first century Mediterranean culture exist in many cultures today, which can be useful if one is involved in any cross culture work. This book made my research and teaching deeper and more interesting. I wouldhighly recommend it to any Bible scholar.(I am a minister and seminary student.)

Very informative and fascinating
This book provides great insights into the culture of 1st century Palestine and gives fascinating insights into the psychology of the individuals present in the world of the New Testament. While other books cover well the radical challenge that the teacher Jesus made to financial and political systems of the time, this book makes very clear that the revolution he really sought was one involving consciousness itself - an entire (and to some, incredibly threatening) transformation of foundational values. Very readable as well, not too academic or full of needless jargon.

Insights into the 1st Centruy World
If you ever wanted to read the Bible and truly understand the text behind the text, then this is the book you want to read.

Malina does a wonderful job of giving us insight in to the world that is 1st Century Judea.He brings out the cultural scene of the times to aid us in the understanding of what it was like to be someone in this time period.

Malina breaks down the culture based on the 4 levels of understand.They include kinship, power, religion and economics.He discusses the impact that kinship and power had on this era and how these two items were most prevalent in terms of how people viewed each other.Kinship is broken down into blood lines, where you were born, gender issues and so forth in a way that amazes a reader when it comes to truly seeing the time.Power discusses the fine art of challenge and repose and how challenge was used to try to break down status of an individual (why do you think the Pharisees asked Jesus so many questions????To lower his power.Funny how Jesus always wins.).Malina discusses the impact of shame and honor and how that plays a role in the family and community.

For anyone who really wants to understand the message behind the text of the Bible this is a must have volume for your library.

Good information
Malina's book was written for "the beginning student of the New Testament" and he has achieved his goal, although intermediate and advanced students will benefit as well. He covers a wide range of subjects (e.g., honor and shame, group vs individual personality, social status, envy, kinship and marriage, clean and unclean) with sufficient depth to get his points across. Personally I would have preferred more in depth discussions and certainly more documentation, but perhaps that would have made a much larger book.

Malina's discussion provide insights into the broad sociocultural and psychological constructs which were operational at the time of the 1st millenium. Thus, they help us understand the customs and language of the New Testament where we might otherwise fail to grasp a critical saying or event. For example, his chapter on envy puts into perspective one of the chief motivations for the conspiracy to kill Jesus, which might otherwise not be apparent. In this same vein, his chapter on maintaining social status goes a long way toward explaining what appear to be strange greetings between Jesus and his prospective followers.

The book is not perfect. The writing style tends toward the academic, yet it lacks the true scholarly flavor some might be searching for. Perhaps this comes from the attempt to make academic material more accessible to the general public. I certainly recommend it as a supplementary text for anyone interested in understanding Jesus and his time period.

Great, but Dry
All in all, I've been very pleased with this purchase. The book came to me highly recommended and I wasn't disappointed. I would caution the reader though when I say that the book is more than a little dry. Also, Malina tends to rely on abstract models to make his point, which is fine, but may not work well for some. On the whole, though, the book is indispensable and will serve anyone well. ... Read more

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Learn anthropology within a strong active learning environment when you open Robbins' unique Fifth Edition. This brief, cost-effective text presents a variety of questions focused on the most important issues anthropologists study in first of-of-its-kind, problem-based format. You'll find yourself thinking critically about today's world as you read engaging Chapter Openers, complete integrated exercises, and review unique Case Studies in Doing Anthropology at the end of each chapter, now with new locator maps for your convenience.Robbins's text presents a variety of questions focused on the most important issues anthropologists study in a unique, problem-based format. Within the book's engaging narrative, you'll learn how to analyze your own culture as a basis for understanding the cultures of others. Presentations organized around problems rather than topics, creating a natural discussion of traditional concerns, such as kinship, caste, gender roles, and religion. Meaningful questions integrated throughout further guide you in exploring these subjects. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

to the study of cultures
this is a decent book, very informative, but not my favorite though that doesn't stop me from reading it. for those that wish to get a different perspective on our culture then this is a good book to check out

Quick shipping. Good book.
The book is "used." Has tatttered corners and front cover but the book is clean. The writing on the inside helps.

would help if recieved
I'm sure the book was a great help for those who actually got their copy, my seller never sent the book and i'm still trying to get my money bacy

Arrived before my first quiz
I selected free ground shipping and still got it in a couple days! Thanks Amazon, you guys are great!

As for the content, its for school... it does its job.

Good Condition
The book was in good condition and it was mailed to me within a week, which was perfect for me. The book itself was good, a couple of creases, that's all. I would recommend this book supplier to anyone not needing this book within days. ... Read more

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Integrating current material on globalization, gender, class, race, ethnicity, and other contemporary social issues throughout the book, Barbara Miller's Cultural Anthropology in a Globalizing World  text engages students with compelling ethnographic examples and demonstrates the relevance of cultural anthropology to their lives.

• Rich examples of gender, ethnicity, race, class, and age thread through the topical coverage of economic systems, the life-cycle, health, kinship, social organization, politics, language, religion, and expressive culture.
• Each chapter highlights applied anthropology and provides students with practical tips about how they can use anthropology in their everyday lives.
• The last two chapters address the urgent issues of how migration is changing world cultures and the importance of local cultural values in shaping international development policies and programs.

This book, based on Miller’s full-length Cultural Anthropology  text, will generate class discussion, increase faculty-student engagement, and enhance student learning. Through clear writing, a balanced theoretical approach, and engaging examples, Miller stresses the importance of social inequality, cultural change, and applied aspects of anthropology throughout the book.

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Cultural Anthropology
The book was good, I ordered for a friend of mine and she enjoyed it.It helped her to pass her course at the university that we go to.Thank you amazon. ... Read more

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This debate-style reader is designed to introduce students to controversies in cultural anthropology. The readings, which represent the arguments of leading anthropologists and educators, reflect a variety of viewpoints. Each reading has been selected for its liveliness, substance, and relevance to the topics included in college-level study of cultural anthropology. ... Read more

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Good book and great service
Book highlights continuing debate regarding various perceptions on the basis and effectiveness of anthropological literature. Good for posing discussion topics.

Good book
A very good deal for a good book that lends insight into the anthropological field.

Good Introductory Reader
The book starts off with an introduction describing the history and modern state of anthropology, general theoretical approaches to the field, how anthropologists reach conclusions and fundemental questions about the field like the debate over whether it is a science or a humanity. The book covers 18 issues framed as a series of yes or no questions grouped and grouped into three categories: theoretical issues, specific issues in cultural anthropology, and ethics in cultural anthropology.

The issues chosen are issues that are still unresolved in the field. Each issue contains a summary and postscript by the editors bracketing two articles, one arguing yes and the other no, reprinted from anthropology journals and books. The postscripts include a list of further reading on each issue.

In the back of the book there are short biographies of the contributors and a very nice index of authors, topics, and key words. ... Read more

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As a practical bridge between the classroom and the field, this down-to-earth, hands-on collection offers an impressive range of insightful, focused vignettes about cultural research that will jumpstart students’ thinking about the practice of anthropology. Reflecting the contributions of nearly two dozen practicing social scientists, each clearly written chapter of Doing Cultural Anthropology covers the fundamentals of a different data-collection technique. Following an overview of a particular ethnographic method, each author describes his or her own research project and shows how that technique is utilized. Learning-by-doing remains the thrust of the latest edition, which includes two new chapters plus significant revisions to five of the original contributions. Each chapter ends with suggestions for student projects that promote firsthand exposure to what ethnographers actually do. Readers are given just enough information to appreciate the technique and to practice it for themselves. ... Read more

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Great Service
I ordered this book and about 5 days later I recieved it, so I didn't have to wait very long. The book was in excellent condition.

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Toward Critical/Alternative Forms of Ethnography
This classic work by Marcus and Fischer is still important to an understanding of changing global and local conditions in postmodernity and how we, as ethnographers, might proceed.This text was very helpful in the researching and writing of my ethnography (now a book: Native Americans in the Carolina Borderlands: A Critical Ethnography, Carolinas Press, 2000). I needed help in conceptualizing hybrid cultural forms and found it in Marcus's and Fisher's text.I also found the text useful for helping me think through the popular cultural critique that needed to be articulated from the everyday discourses of my participants.If you are interested in critical ethnography, this is a must read.Anthropologists, Sociologists, and folks in Cultural Studies and Communications will want to have this text in their reference libraries. ... Read more

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The most exciting thing about anthropology is that it enables the student to become acquainted with people of different cultures. The Tapestry of Culture provides the student with the basic concepts necessary to understand these different cultures while showing that cultural variations occur within certain limits. Though the forces of globalization have caused cultures of the world around us to become increasingly similar, the book shows that people nevertheless cling to ethnic identities, and their cultural distinctiveness. ... Read more

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This short book is designed to expose readers directly to the cultural detail and personal experiences that lie in the anthropological record itself, and to extend their anthropological understanding to contemporary issues. This book focuses on ecological adaptations, structural arrangements, and interpretive meanings. For professionals that rely on human interaction and understanding in everyday assignments.

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Cultural Anthropology, provides both a comprehensive and scientific introduction to cultural anthropology.  It helps the reader understand how humans vary culturally and why they got to be that way.   This new edition also highlights migration and immigration in the context of globalization. ... Read more

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Cultural Anthropology (13th Edition) (MyAnthroLab Series)
Nice book,very interesting for those who want to know more about human beings and their history.... ... Read more

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This collection of case studies provides examples of anthropologists working in a variety of settings. The case studies are correlated to the chapters of Cultural Anthropology 12/E, the end of chapter material in the text contains discussion and homework questions directly tied to the case study. ... Read more

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This book is grounded in the belief that an enhanced global awareness is essential for people preparing to take their place in the fast-paced, increasingly interconnected world of the twenty-first century. The book draws upon classic and recent research in biological, cultural, linguistic, social, economic, and political anthropology, and the anthropology of religion to produce a holistic and global perspective of humanity. For anyone interested in the developing integrated global society.

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Replacing a textbook that was published in 1973
I am enrolled in a lower division Native American Cultural Anthropology class.I took the prerequisite Culteral Anthropology class in 1974.I researched Raymond Scupins qualifications before ordering this book.This book is a valuable tool and easy to comprehend.It cleary describes theory and vocabulary for the field.I strongly recommend this book. ... Read more

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This book is a comparative study of caste and class in two small villages in the Thanjāvūr district of southeast India based on fieldwork done by the author in 1951-3. Differing from the usual village study, Gough's work traces the history of the villages over the past century and examines the impact of colonialism on the district since 1770. The volume's theoretical significance lies in its attempt to define more clearly the characteristics of rural class relations, particularly addressing the question whether Indian agrarian relations are still precapitalist. This study not only provides a vivid account of village life in southeast India in the 1950s (to be followed by a later study done in the 1970s), but also contributes to theory concerning modes of production, class structures in the Third World, and underdevelopment. ... Read more

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The best-selling Conformity and Conflict reader has been the ideal complement to standard anthropology texts for decades. This special edition offers 16 articles, hand-picked by Barbara Miller to complement her text, Cultural Anthropology, Fourth Edition. ... Read more

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Amazing Book
i needed it for college it came on time and exactly what i needed. Saved about 90 dollars :-)
Im extremely happy

A Short Review of Conformity and Conflict
The articles provide excellent examples for teaching various aspects of cultural anthropology. These articles assist the student to think of other examples within their own cultures. "Conformity and Conflict" is a very good book to assist most cultural anthropology textbooks. ... Read more

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This unprecedented collection of articles is an introduction to the study of cultural variations in childhood across the world and to the theoretical frameworks for investigating and interpreting them.

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This textbook serves as a useful introduction of cultural anthropology by integrating ethnographic material from around the world. By drawing upon classic and recent research in the field, this text reflects current state-of-the-art understandings of social and cultural changes based on the interrelationships among different societies. It demonstrates the diversity of different societies and cultural patterns, yet at the same time reveals similarities in humans everywhere. ... Read more

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CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: A CONTEMPORARY PERSPECTIVE, Third Edition is a sophisticated synthesis of social and cultural anthropology. Keesing was concerned with the political and ethical implications of anthropological fieldwork and was sensitive to the global conditions of inequality caused by the spread of capitalist relations of production. Thus, his book is more "political" than other introductory texts in the field. Keesing was also committed to the belief that students should not merely memorize terms and theories, but should also be challenged to ponder the deep questions raised by human diversity.Roger Keesing's untimely death in 1992 necessitated that a co-author execute his planned revision. Dr. Andrew Strathern was chosen because, like Keesing, his training is in the British social anthropological tradition, his fieldwork has concentrated on the Pacific, and his recent teaching experience has acquainted him with American cultural anthropology. In this revision, Dr. Strathern preserved Keesing's vision, arguments, and the ethnographies presented as illustrations of Keesing's theories, while also examining each sentence to determine whether its assertions needed to be updated, modified, or abandoned. Small changes made in this way incorporated a larger aim of updating and recasting the book to better fit and reflect a world 20 years since publication of the first edition. ... Read more