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The Little Book of Anthropology: A Pocket Guide to the Study of What Makes Us Human

The Little Book of Anthropology: A Pocket Guide to the Study of What Makes Us Human

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Anthropology explores what makes us human, including our prehistoric ancestors, complex languages, religions, and cultures. It includes primers on influential anthropologists, key branches of anthropology, and how anthropologists study topics such as communication, identity, sex and gender, religion and culture. It is a perfect gift for anyone interested in understanding the development of human beings and how our history has informed the way we live today.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2022
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group


If you're captivated by the question "What makes us human?", prepare to embark on a whirlwind tour of the highlights of anthropology. From the earliest steps of our prehistoric ancestors to the development of complex languages, the intricacies of religions and cultures across the globe, diverse factors have shaped the human species as we know it. Anthropology is dedicated to unraveling this intricate web of history to understand who we were in the past, what that means for human beings today, and who we might become tomorrow.

This pocket-sized introduction offers accessible primers on influential anthropologists such as Franz Boas, Margaret Mead, and Ruth Benedict. It also delves into the key branches of anthropology, including physical and linguistic anthropology, archaeology, and how anthropologists study topics such as communication, identity, sex and gender, religion, and culture.

Moreover, this enlightening little book will introduce you to the key thinkers, themes, and theories you need to know to understand the development of human beings and how our history has informed the way we live today. Whether you're taking your first steps into the world of anthropology or seeking to brush up your knowledge, this book is a perfect gift for anyone interested in exploring the fascinating subject.

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 106 x 149 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800074156

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