[Dummies 01] • Anthropology For Dummies

[Dummies 01] • Anthropology For Dummies
Authors
Smith, Cameron M.
Publisher
For Dummies
Tags
science
ISBN
9780470279663
Date
2008-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Size
2.67 MB
Lang
en
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Covers the latest competing theories in the field Get a handle on the fundamentals of biological and cultural anthropology

When did the first civilizations arise? How many human languages exist? The answers are found in anthropology - and this friendly guide explains its concepts in clear detail. You'll see how anthropology developed as a science, what it tells us about our ancestors, and how it can help with some of the hot-button issues our world is facing today.

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How anthropologists learn about the past Humanity's earliest activities, from migration to civilization Why our language differs from other animal communication How to find a career in anthropology