{"product_id":"anthropology-for-dummies-paperback","title":"Anthropology for Dummies - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCameron M. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStudy the science of all of us \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnthropology is the organized study of what makes humans human. It takes an objective step back to view homo sapiens as a species and ask questions like: Given our common characteristics, why aren't all of us exactly the same? Why do people across the world have variable skin and hair color and so many inventive ways to say hello? 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 \u003ci\u003eAnthropology For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping the jargon to a minimum, \u003ci\u003eAnthropology For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. Along the way, you'll journey deep into our prehistory where we begin to differentiate ourselves from our primate relatives--and then fast forward into the possibilities of centuries yet to come. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore the history of anthropology and apply its methods \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet a deep, scientific take on contemporary debates such as identity \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcavate the human past through new fossil discoveries \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePeer into humanity's future in space \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're studying anthropology for school or just want to know more about what makes us humans who we are, this is the perfect introduction to humanity's past and present--and a clue to what we need to build a better future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFind out what it means to run in the human race!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with early human evolution and journeying through modern-day pandemics and politics, anthropology tells us all about \u003ci\u003eus!\u003c\/i\u003e Learning about humankind is a fascinating way to add texture to your everyday life, as you begin to see culture in context and understand why we do all the outrageous (and mundane) things we do. Think of \u003ci\u003eAnthropology For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e as the true story of how we got where we are and where we're going next. (Mars, maybe?) This updated \u003ci\u003eFor Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e title is the fun way to discover what it means to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside. . .\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur evolution into \u003ci\u003eHomo sapiens\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural anthropology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroup identity and diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage and symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe latest research findings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy we fight and argue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCareers for anthropology majors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnthropology in daily life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Cameron M. Smith\u003c\/b\u003e has searched for early human fossils in East Africa, studied traditional hunting methods in Arctic Alaska, and more. His research has been published in \u003ci\u003eThe American Journal of Physical Anthropology\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Journal of Field Archaeology\u003c\/i\u003e, and he is the author of \u003ci\u003eAn Atlas of Human Prehistory\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 432\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 11, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47382652846258,"sku":"9781119784203","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/e0cd00b2e2b25d76a9a922922ed65ec0.webp?v=1777840442","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/anthropology-for-dummies-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}