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Anthropology For Dummies by Cameron McPherson Smith is a education title available to read on EtoBox.

What is Anthropology For Dummies about?

Study the science of all of us Anthropology 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  Anthropology For Dummies  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. Keeping the jargon to a minimum,  Anthropology For Dummies  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 po

Who reads Anthropology For Dummies?

It is typically read by teachers and faculty preparing courses and curriculum.

Common subject areas: education, pedagogy.

Author
Cameron McPherson Smith
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
Published
2021
Language
EN
ISBN
9781119784210
Category
education
Subjects
Education, Anthropology
Rating
3.92 / 5 (102 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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