Tapestry of Culture (eBook)

An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

Abraham Rosman, Paula G. Rubel, Maxine Weisgrau (Autoren)

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2017 | 10., Tenth Edition
360 Seiten
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Verlag)
978-1-4422-5289-9 (ISBN)

Infos

Tapestry of Culture provides students with the tools needed to encounter different cultures—one of the most exciting elements of anthropology. The tenth edition incorporates new material throughout, such as ethnographic examples in every chapter; strengthened discussions of gender, transnationalism, and globalization; and more.

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The most exciting thing about anthropology is that it enables the student to become acquainted with people of different cultures. The Tapestry of Culture provides the student with the basic concepts necessary to understand these different cultures while showing that cultural variations occur within certain limits. Though the forces of globalization have caused cultures of the world around us to become increasingly similar, the book shows that people nevertheless cling to ethnic identities, and their cultural distinctiveness.The tenth edition of this popular textbook incorporates new material throughout, such as ethnographic examples in every chapter; strengthened discussions of gender, transnationalism, and globalization; and more. To enhance the experience of both instructors and students, the tenth edition is accompanied by a learning package that includes an instructor's manual with outlines, key terms, discussion questions, lists of films and other resources, and more; a test bank; and a companion website.

Autor

Abraham Rosman is professor emeritus of anthropology at Barnard College, Columbia University. Paula G. Rubel is professor emerita of anthropology at Barnard College, Columbia University. Maxine Weisgrau is adjunct professor of anthropology at Columbia University and New York University—McGhee Division.

Inhalt

Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors 1. Anthropological Perspectives 2. Anthropological Methods 3. Language and Culture 4. Learning Language and Learning Culture: Culture and the Individual 5. Symbolic Meanings 6. Ties That Connect: Marriage, Family, and Kinship 7. Gender, Sexualities, and Age 8. The Economic Organization of Societies: Production, Distribution, and Consumption 9. Power, Politics, and Conflict 10. Religion and the Supernatural11. Myths, Legends, and Folktales: Past, Present, and Future 12. Artistic Dimensions 13. Living/ Working in the Globalized World: Colonialism, Globalization,and Development 14. States and Identities: Ethnicity, Race, and Nationalism Epilogue Glossary References Index

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 12.1.2017
• Zusatzinfo: 87 Illustrations including: - 5 Black & White Illustrations; - 71 Halftones, Black & White including Black & White Photographs; - 11 Text Boxes.
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie
• ISBN-10: 1-4422-5289-8 / 1442252898
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4422-5289-9 / 9781442252899