Anthropology For Dummies

Anthropology For Dummies
ISBN-10
0470507691
ISBN-13
9780470507698
Category
Social Science
Pages
388
Language
English
Published
2009-02-23
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Author
Cameron M. Smith

Description

Covers the latest competing theories in the field Get a handle on the fundamentals of biological and cultural anthropology When did the first civilizations arise? How many human languages exist? The answers are found in anthropology - and this friendly guide explains its concepts in clear detail. You'll see how anthropology developed as a science, what it tells us about our ancestors, and how it can help with some of the hot-button issues our world is facing today. Discover: How anthropologists learn about the past Humanity's earliest activities, from migration to civilization Why our language differs from other animal communication How to find a career in anthropology

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