Anthropology: Asking Questions About Human Origins, Diversity, and Culture

Anthropology: Asking Questions About Human Origins, Diversity, and Culture

This general anthropology text takes a holistic approach that emphasizes critical thinking, active learning, and applying anthropology to solve contemporary human problems. Building on the classical foundations of the discipline, Anthropology: Asking Questions About Human Origins, Diversity, and Culture , Third Edition, shows students how anthropology is connected to such current topics as food, health and medicine, and the environment. Full of relevant examples and current topics--with a focus on contemporary problems and questions--the book demonstrates the diversity and dynamism of anthropology today. " Anthropology takes a dynamic approach to exploring the four fields and the connections between them. Each chapter begins with a particular problem or story that draws the reader in and illustrates why concepts of that chapter are important. The content is then organized around a series of questions so that students participate in the investigation of ideas."--Claudine Pied, University of Wisconsin-Platteville " Anthropology is easy for students to understand, easy for them to relate to, and is not too overwhelming. It holds the attention of the modern college student, which is not an easy accomplishment. The engaging writing of this textbook--its clear presentation coupled with contemporary and relatable examples--is the primary reason I have chosen this book for my class."--Monica Cox, Auburn University From the authors of the highly acclaimed Cultural Anthropology: Asking Questions About Humanity , this general anthropology text--cowritten with renowned scholar Agustín Fuentes--takes a holistic approach that emphasizes critical thinking, active learning, and applying anthropology to solve contemporary human problems Robert L. Welsch is retired from Franklin Pierce University, where he taught from 2008-2019. Previously, he taught at Dartmouth College, from 1994-2008. Luis A. Vivanco is Professor of Anthropology and Chair of the Anthropology Department at the University of Vermont. Agustín Fuentes is Professor of Anthropology at Princeton University.