Through the Lens of Anthropology: An Introduction to Human Evolution and Culture

by Robert J. Muckle, Laura Tubelle de Gonzalez

Through the Lens of Anthropology is a concise but comprehensive introductory textbook that uses the twin themes of food and sustainability to illustrate the connected nature of anthropology's four major archaeology, and biological, cultural, and linguistic anthropology. By viewing the world through the lens of anthropology, students will learn not only about anthropological methods, theories, and ethics, but also the ways in which anthropology is relevant to their everyday lives and embedded in the culture that surrounds them.

Beautifully illustrated throughout, with over 150 full-color images, figures, feature boxes, and maps, this is an anthropology text with a fresh perspective, a lively narrative, and plenty of popular topics that are sure to engage readers. A strong pedagogical framework structures the each chapter features learning objectives, glossary terms, and chapter summaries, as well as review and discussion questions which guide students' analysis of the topics, themes, and issues raised in the text. This book is interesting to read, manageable to teach, and succeeds at igniting interest in anthropology as a discipline.

Genres: Nonfiction, Anthropology, Science, Textbooks

420 pages, Paperback

First published November 6, 2015

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the better textbooks I have encountered. Material is presented in a clear, coherent manner. Important vocabulary is highlighted and presented/explained in context. Lots of real-world examples help illustrate concepts.

[Mikel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quite thorough reading for people interested in the arc of discovery that one enters into when reading about balancing views with historical significance. Gonzalez and Muckle have done great work in taking on a tour of immensely complicated patterns woven into humanity.

I've learned a lot and this was for an Anthroploical survey course for school.

My next book is a stats book that I thought I placed on my bookshelf, its a stats book shown in Money Ball when Brad Pit comes to Jonah Hills cubicle and says "who are you" Statistical Thinking... something something.