Scupin R. Cultural Anthropology: A Global Perspective

9th Edition. — Pearson Education, 2016. — 515 p. — ISBN: 978-0-13-400897-4.A Global Perspective acquaints students with the cultural discipline of anthropological studies. The text recognizes that in the nature of our 21st century world, humans need a much greater capacity for understanding different cultures than ever before. By examining classical and current research, the text brings students closer to the theories, data, and critical thinking skills needed to understand global humanity.The Ninth Edition takes a comparative and interdisciplinary approach in its evaluation of topics such as human evolution, language divergence, and social developments throughout the world. By introducing students to different perspectives of this global topic, the text provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of cultural anthropology.»Basic Concepts in Anthropology
Introduction to Anthropology
Human Evolution
Culture
The Process of Enculturation: Psychological and Cognitive Anthropology
Language
Anthropological ExplanationsStudying Different Societies
Analyzing Sociocultural Systems
Environment, Subsistence, and Demography
Technology and Economics
Social Structure, the Family, Gender, and Age
Politics, Warfare, and Law
Religion and AestheticsGlobalization and Its Impact
Globalization, Culture, and Indigenous Societies
Globalization in Latin America, Africa, and the Caribbean
Globalization in the Middle East and Asia
Race and Ethnicity
Contemporary Global Trends
Applied Anthropology