Cultural Anthropology: Appreciating Cultural Diversity (16版)

Description A leading name in anthropology, Conrad Philip Kottak continues to define student learning in the cultural anthropology course. Cultural Anthropology offers an up-to-date holistic introduction to general anthropology from the four-field perspective. Key themes of appreciating the experiences students bring to the classroom, appreciating human diversity, and appreciating the field of anthropology are showcased throughout the text. Focusing on an increasingly interconnected, and technological, world, the new Integrated Coverage of the Impact of Technology and Social Media pays systematic attention to the key role of the Internet and social media in today’s globalizing world through new sections like “Resistance via Social Media” when discussing political systems. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.

Table of Contents Part I Introduction to Anthropology 1 What Is Anthropology? 2 Culture 3 Method and Theory in Cultural Anthropology Part II Appreciating Cultural Diversity 4 Applying Anthropology 5 Language and Communication 6 Ethnicity and Race 7 Making a Living 8 Political Systems 9 Gender 10 Families, Kinship, and Descent 11 Marriage 12 Religion 13 Arts, Media, and Sports Part III The Changing World 14 The World System and Colonialism 15 Anthropology’s Role in a Globalizing World Glossary Bibliography Credits Index