Cross-cultural researchers describe, compare, and test patterns that occur in different, discrete cultures. In this brief textbook, two of the world's leading cross-cultural researchers describe both the logic of and process of doing research in this tradition. The Embers take the reader through a study, from developing a hypothesis through sampling, measuring, coding, and analysis. They point to the difficulties in developing reliable statements about cross-cultural patterns and how to minimize those difficulties. The authors also offer advice on how to use the Human Relations Area Files—a worldwide database of ethnographic information—to conduct cross-cultural studies. This represents the perfect brief introduction to method for students in cross-cultural anthropology and other social science disciplines. A Choice Outstanding Academic Book

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With an emphasis on humans as both biological and cultural beings, this introduction to physical anthropology and archaeology features a focus on not only what humans are and were, but why they got to be that way. Results of current research are presented in a jargon-free manner that readers can readily understand and are accompanied by full documentation. Based on an extensively updated and revised version of Ember and Ember's Anthropology this volume addresses human evolution both biologically and culturally, modern humans and applied and practicing anthropology. For those interested in anthropology, archaeology, and human evolution.

This edition reflects recent anthropological research and developments. The chapters are entitled human evolution - biological and cultural, cultural variation, and culture and anthropology in the modern world.

An introduction to anthropology. This text discusses topics such as the concept of culture, schools of thought, marriage and family; marital residence and kinship, and the arts.

Product Description: This collection of case studies provides examples of anthropologists working in a variety of settings. The case studies are correlated to the chapters of Physical Anthropology and Archaeology, 2/E the end of chapter material in the text contains discussion and homework questions directly tied to the case study...read more

Product Description: This software-based workbook lets students explore dozens of anthropological topics and issues, using the same data used by professional researches. With this workbook and accompanying ExplorIt software and data sets, students won't just read about what anthropologists have done, they will explore cultural anthropology for themselves...read more

Product Description: New Directions in Anthropology is a CD-ROM that contains three distinct databases of articles designed specifically for undergraduate learners. More than 100 pieces have been written by outstanding scholars to introduce concepts, cultures, and areas of research within the discipline of anthropology...read more

Provides information on such topics as demography, linguistic affiliation, history, settlements, economy, kinship, marriage and family, sociopolitical organization, and religion for various cultures of the world. (view table of contents)

Product Description: Written by some of the top archaeologists in the country, this collection of 25 articles covers the entire range of archaeological methods as well as issues and controversies in contemporary archaeology. Illustrates through case studies how archaeologists put methods into practice to solve problems...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: The carefully selected works in this collection help readers understand the methods, practices, and experiences of some of the top physical anthropologists working in the field today. Each article reflects the contributors' experiences, insights, and opinions in a lively, semi-autobiographical manner...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Anthropology, provides its readers with a comprehensive and scientific introduction to the four fields of anthropology.  It helps them understand humans in all their variety, and why such variety exists.  This new thirteenth edition places an increased emphasis on immigration, migration and globalization.  It also showcases how anthropological skill sets can be applied beyond academia.

Product Description: This guide provides a reference for anyone seeking information about the predominant and variable cultural forms, mores, and modes of expression in virtually every country. Entries cover many of the elements that together constitute the predominant culture, as well as lost cultures of the world...read more