Essentials of Cultural Anthropology: A Toolkit for a Global Age

by Kenneth J. Guest

The most successful new textbook for living in a multicultural and global age, now in a concise Essentials Edition. Covering the essential concepts that drive cultural anthropology today in a newly streamlined format, Ken Guest’s Essentials of Cultural A Toolkit for a Global Age shows students that now, more than ever, global forces affect local culture, and that the tools of cultural anthropology are vital to participating in a global society. A “toolkit” approach emphasizes the discipline’s big questions and reinforces key concepts to show that these tools are useful beyond the classroom―in relationships, campus life, workplaces, religious communities, and our globalizing world.

Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, Textbooks, Read For School, College, Reference, School

504 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2015

Reviews

[Aaron Raycove · Rating 4 out of 5]

Would give it about 3.5 stars, The information provided is definitely designed for an intro class so don't expect a lot of depth out of this one. However it was a very exciting read as it gave me a lot of terminology that put towards the books I have already in the past, so overall I now have a much deeper understanding of Anthropology as a result.

This was assigned reading for my Culture and Society Anthropology Class.

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

An academic paper pusher paid by the state disseminates emotion under the guise of "anthropology". Humanities seem to have a long way till they get to the level of science. At least the phrenology is in the past.

[Ncraddieth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent read. I highly recommend for anyone interested in reshaping their thoughts, perceptions, and appreciation for others. I have developed a new lens of of understanding regarding observation and interpretation of behaviors of those previously considered different.

[Courtney Mosier Warren · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good overview of the various parts of culture. It gives vocabulary to those looking to communicate clearly about anthropology in the modern age.

[tessa · Rating 2 out of 5]

it started off fine, but really lost my interest. one of the less exciting books that I have read for school.

[sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

actually pretty interesting for a textbook!!

[jae · Rating 2 out of 5]

skims the surface of every topic with interesting anecdotes which works for an intro to anthropology course i guess but i was expecting more depth

[Claire]

old textbook turned bedtime read

[Hew La France · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found this textbook to be very infuriating. College is supposed to be a place for open-mindedness, which becomes difficult when your class curriculum is so close-minded. Everything in this book was extremely one-sided, and no counter viewpoints were ever explored. From an anthropological standpoint, white, straight, American men are evil as hell. Cool story...