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Anthropology is the organized study of what makes humans human. It takes an objective step back to ask questions like: Given our common characteristics, why aren't all of us exactly the same? And how can knowing the reasons behind our differences - as well as our similarities - teach us useful lessons for the future? The updated edition of Anthropology for Dummies gives you a panoramic view of the fascinating fieldwork and theory that seeks to answer these questions - and helps you view the human world through impartial, anthropological eyes.
Anthropology for Dummies explores the four main subdivisions of the discipline, from the adventurous Indiana Jones territory of archaeology and the hands-on biological insights provided by our physical nature to the studious book-cracking brainwork of cultural and linguistic investigation.
- Explore the history of anthropology and apply its methods.
- Get a deep, scientific take on contemporary debates such as identity.
- Excavate the human past through new fossil discoveries.
- Peer into humanity's future in space.
This is the perfect introduction to humanity's past and present - and a clue to what we need to build a better future.
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Excellent for anthro students
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it is packed with great resources and useful references.
Very Useful
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The author does a good job of traversing these questions, cites anthropological research, and generally leaves you curious to dive deeper into these big issues. He also describes how good anthropological field research (e.g. living with a group of the people you're studying) should be done. It was interesting even though I don't plan on becoming an actual anthropologist.
I was a little bit disappointed to hear the author reference a few times the inaccurate claim that humans in past eras "died a natural death at about 40". It's well documented that humans even in ancient times *could* live to about the same lifespan as we do today. The issue is that people in the past were more likely to prematurely die from disease, starvation, war, occupational hazards, etc, and infant mortality was shockingly high. This bumped the average lifespan way down (if you know how averages are computed, this makes perfect sense). It doesn't mean that the average person would be grey and hunchbacked at age 40.
Other than that small gripe, I enjoyed this book, and it showed me a lot of new ways to think about the fascinating multitude of "ways to be human". You'll get a lot out of this whether you're an anthropology student or an enthusiast.
Overall Good Intro to Anthropology
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Up to date, friendly and comprehensive
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Great Free Book, but...
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Great read
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