Cengage Advantage Books: Cultural Anthropology: A Problem-Based Approach 6th Revised edition [Minkštas viršelis]

Robbins (anthropology, State U. of New York) provides a sixth edition of his textbook on cultural anthropology with a twist. While problems and questions are certainly not unusual in a textbook, the format and the way they are presented are intended to promote an interactive approach--to engage students in a higher than typical level of interactive participation and thinking. Students also have the opportunity to review case studies at the end of each chapter. Topics addressed include culture and meaning, the meaning of progress and development, family relations patterns, and the cultural construction of identity, social hierarchy, and violent conflict. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Learn anthropology within a strong active learning environment when you open Robbins' unique sixth edition. In a first of-of-its-kind problem-based format, this brief, cost-effective text presents a variety of questions focused on the most important issues anthropologists study. 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. In a unique problem-based format, Robbins' text presents a variety of questions focused on the most important issues anthropologists study. 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 are 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.