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Self-published in 2003, Hilary Thayer Hamann’s Anthropology of an American Girl touched a nerve among readers, who identified with the sexual and intellectual awakening of its heroine, a young woman on the brink of adulthood.  A moving depiction of the transformative power of first love, Hamann’s first novel follows Eveline Auerbach from her high school years in East Hampton, New York, in the 1970s through her early adulthood in the moneyed, high-pressured Manhattan of the 1980s. 

Centering on Evie’s fragile relationship with her family and her thwarted love affair with Harrison Rourke, a professional boxer, the novel is both a love story and an exploration of the difficulty of finding one’s place in the world.  As Evie surrenders to the dazzling emotional highs of love and the crippling loneliness of heartbreak, she strives to reconcile her identity with the constraints that all relationships—whether those familial or romantic, uplifting to the spirit or quietly detrimental—inherently place on us. Though she stumbles and strains against social conventions, Evie remains a strong yet sensitive observer of the world around her, often finding beauty and meaning in unexpected places. 

Newly edited and revised since its original publication, Anthropology of an American Girl is an extraordinary piece of writing, original in its vision and thrilling in its execution.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 Amazon.com Review
Amazon Best Books of the Month, June 2010: Eveline Auerbach, the heroine of Anthropology of an American Girl, observes at one point that "pain becomes its own story." That may be the best way to begin talking about Hilary Thayer Hamann's arresting and provocative coming-of-age novel, set against the twilight years of Eveline's adolescence and the dawn of the 1980s--a decade made all the more infamous by books like American Psycho and Bright Lights, Big City. Hamann's 600-page epic is a worthy and welcome successor to those novels, as it charts the wistful and unsteady course of a girl experiencing the often brutal paradox of being a woman. Eveline is a curious soul. Much of her story unfolds in interior monologues that display how acutely--and how honestly--she observes herself and the men who lay claim to her, and no thought of hers is left unturned: she reflects with great tenderness both the guileless narcissism and the strange liberty of being young. Anthropology of an American Girl is an accomplished and absorbing work of fiction, resonant and romantic in the grandest sense, that will remind you what a great American novel really is. --Anne Bartholomew ... Read more

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Refreshing New Author, Opinion from a man...
There are some critical reviews of this book which I think is surprising.I enjoy many books from many genres, and subscribe to the email list "very short list" which recommends unusual remarkable finds.Here is another example of how they have not disappointed me yet.Unlike a similar comparison from another reviewer, I would say that for her first novel Hilary set the bar high and surpassed it with flying colors.This is not a book for women, both sexes have equally different perspectives to see from and take away in the enjoyment of this book.

Hilary's character development is simply remarkable in her writing.In fact it is not very often that you set a book down after having felt so immersed in its characters that you could think of them as people that you know as you have experienced so much with them in this story.I the description of places in time is fantastic.The nutshell comparison is easy but not entirely straightforward, imagine the premise of Catcher in the Rye in vibrant color and detail from the perspective of a girl. A girl whom any man reading this book will easily fall in love with......

Self-indulgent, pretentious, boring
Here's the upside to slogging your way through this 624 page book:generally good writing, vivid depictions of certain places and times, and some interesting characters. Here's the downside:to get to these nuggets, you have to spend many hours with the main character, Eveline, a self-involved, pouty, fainty, faux-artistic seventeen year old whom the author seems to believe is the most fascinating girl we've ever encountered.But in fact the author makes Eveline both tedious and annoying.

The author gives us pages and endless pages of Eveline's Deep Thoughts, which mainly involve herself, sprinkled with pretentious and artificial reflections on nature.The novel focuses on Eveline's relationships with three different lovers, and nearly all of Eveline's endless ruminations have to do with these men and how they make her feel.She seems to have no curiosity about anything else in the world, no interest in other people, no goals, and no ability to accomplish anything.Oh, and no girlfriends.Any girls who show up in this novel are there to be contrasted unfavorably with Eveline, as less attractive than she, less sincere, less "deep", and above all less desirable to the boys.The author reminds us continually and somewhat hilariously that Eveline is superhumanly beautiful, with all male eyes on her everywhere she goes, with every guy who knows her falling in love with her, with random men feeding or clothing her for free, and even "dogs and small children solemnly watching" as she and her equally super-gorgeous boyfriend walk by on the beach.Eveline has low blood pressure and faints a lot, presumably due to her intense sensitivity and deep feelings, and other people are always having to pick her up or towel her off or otherwise minister to her.Periodically, the author inserts some clunky reference to Eveline thinking about being "an American girl", presumably to make the character or the novel seem iconic and profound, but the references are superficial and fail to evoke anything more profound than "golly I am profoundly tired of reading this nonsense."

In the course of five or six years in the life of Eveline, the author lets us glimpse some interesting characters - her childhood best friend, her brilliant but fragile first boyfriend, her hippieish but strong-willed mother, a New Jersey numbers guy and his family, classmates both rich and poor from her high school.But these characters are squandered as mere backdrop for the Eveline character and we aren't allowed to see or learn enough about them.Some of the author's descriptions of place and time, like growing up in a beach community on Long Island, or the high-living yuppie haunts of New York City in the early 1980s, are well written and evocative.But the book's virtues are far outweighed by its annoying and unrelatable "heroine" and its high degree of pretentiousness.

A Captivating Coming of Age Story
This is a long book with a large cast of characters to remember. That being said, the writing is superb and the people are all well drawn. It's easy to see why this book was such a sensation when Ms. Thayer self published it and why it was eventually picked up by Spiegel & Grau. Ms. Thayer knows how to use words. She knows how to make you care for her people, even the ones you don't like.

Young Eveline "Evie" grows up in a small beach community in New York. Her mother is divorced and doesn't do the mom stuff very well, so Evie gets that attention from her best friend Kate's mother, who dies early on from cancer and Kate moves in with Evie, who is having it on with Jack, her self-destructing boyfriend who has a horrible father. And by then, I was thoroughly engrossed in this coming of age novel.

There's more, to be sure, Evie has some horrible things happen to her in high school, but it's not all bad and it shapes the young woman she is to become. Sadly, her choices in men aren't all they should be. No chick lit this, this is a story so true to life that you'll go to sleep thinking about these people. Some of them you'll really like and some -- like Rourke and Mark, a couple of those bad men choices Evie makes -- you'll not like so much, but you'll enjoy them all. This is a captivating coming of age story and it'll keep you thinking about it's people long after you've finished it.

A modern classic
This is a great coming of age book. It follows the main character, Eveline from high school through college but more of her experiences were out of school with her friends, relatives and lovers. I will try not to disclose too much of the story because I want you to read it. There were some scenes that brought me tears because they had happened in my life too. I think that this is truly a book immersed in themes for all American women.
I appreciated the sensitive way, Hilary Thayer Hamman has Eveline see the world through the sounds, smells, textures and deep inner feelings as the artist that she was in the book. She was more introspective than an extroverted person. Eveline is easy to identify with in so many ways. Her character interprets life sometimes incorrectly, but always deeply. Her friend Jack is at the same time ultra sensitive and intuitive but also a very lost soul. As, you read, I think that you will agree that there are Jacks, Rourkes, Dans and Robs in all our lives. The author works each character thoroughly. The women in her book, her best friend, Kate, Kate's mother, Maman, her own mother are all fully developed too. And the situations are very memorable like writing a deeply personal letter over and over again and yet not sending it. How many of us have had that situation?
But what I gained the most from this incredible book is the author's insights that she put into the character's words, thought and feelings. I had to stop every once in a while and think about them and how they appeared in my own life. Something I had not thought about in my life now make sense! There are very few books that can make that claim. There is a very painful scene close to the end where it seemed most of the characters grew in their perceptions and understanding of people. I think that it teaches the true meaning of love.I think this book ranks as a modern classic. I recommend it to all American women and any man who thinks that they understand them. This book is a treasure.

Entertaining but not an award winner
heard about this book on NPR. This book first came out in 2003 when Hilary Thayer Hamann self-published it.Then, recently, it really took off and hit the mainstream press. It is 620 some odd pages and covers some years in the life of Eveline Auerbach, a girl that lives in East Hampton, NY and New York City in the late 70's and early 80's. She is raised by her divorcee, professor mother and sometimes, her father takes part in her upbringing - he lives in New York city after all. During her junior year in high school, she meets and falls in love with Jack. Jack is a rebel in every sense of the word, and is, in particular rebelling against his father, a wealthy man who seems to ruin everything that he touches. When that relationship ends, Evie meets and falls in love with Harrison Rourke during her senior year in high school. Harrison is a substitute drama teacher at her high school who also boxes professionally and has ties to the New Jersey mafia. After spending a magical summer together, Evie and Harrison split up and Evie enrolls at NYU for college.She also ends up moving in with Mark, a rich stockbroker type who is als very, very slimey and reptilian and just rubs everyone the wrong way. Mark hates Harrison with a passion that is almost unseen in other people.Evie lives with Mark for three long, unhappy years.

This book was pretty good - I can see why it became popular so quickly. It tells a really good story of a girl whose voice is absolutely authentic and true.Her opinions regarding relationships - romantic and otherwise - all seem so true. She's also very charming and beguiling, particularly at the beginning of the novel.We've all been in high school and had relationshps while we're there, so this part is interesting and easily related to. The second part moves a bit more slowly and perhaps tries the patience more so than the first part of the novel. It annoys the reader that she doesn't get herself out of what is obviously a bad situation that is continuously getting worse.

While this isn't going to be on any prize winning lists, it is an entertaining read that is addictive and distracting. Worth the read for sure.
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"If you want to know what anthropology is, look at what anthropologists do," write the authors of Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction.This engaging overview of the field combines an accessible account of some of the discipline's guiding principles and methodology with abundant examples and illustrations of anthropologists at work.

Peter Just and John Monaghan begin by discussing anthropology's most important contributions to modern thought: its investigation of culture as a distinctively human characteristic, its doctrine of cultural relativism, and its methodology of fieldwork and ethnography. Drawing on examples from their own fieldwork in Indonesia and Mesoamerica, they examine specific ways in which social and cultural anthropology have advanced our understanding of human society and culture. Including an assessment of anthropology's present position, and a look forward to its likely future, Social and Cultural Anthropology will make fascinating reading for anyone curious about this social science. ... Read more

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Great Book
I really love amazon; I got the book in only 2 days, just in time for me to read it for my Cultural Anthropology class. The book itself is very interesting and not only does it give you information on anthropology, it also contains stories from 2 anthropologist which makes it all the more interesting and easy to understand.

Short, yet pretty comprehensive intro
I read this book (along with other selected readings) for a beginning anthropology course at my school. The students in my class seem to agree that it is a good book because although it is thought provoking it doesn't read like a text book. The writing style is very clear yet still scholarly. I would recommend having a copy of this book if you are taking any anthropology course because its a handy reference!

Excellent Introduction
This has proven to be both a very interesting introduction and nothing like what I expected.It seems that a great many of academic fields are confined to the ivory tower.This book emphasizes ethnographic field work.I would recommend to anyone interesting in learning more about anthropology.

My only criticism:I wish the authors had focused more on the distinctions between the different subfields of anthropology.It would have been nice to have a clearer understanding of how Social/Cultural Anthropology differs from, say, physical anthropology.

All in all, very engaging and interesting read.

using this for undergrads
After disheartening forays into text books and frustration at readers that are either too thematic or otherwise not quite right for a quick orientation in the discipline, I decided to check this out.This is about as perfect a scene-setter as I could ask for for either an intro course or any course that is likely to attract students who do not have an anthropological background.It's pocket-sized, it's affordable, it's readable, and it's SMART.It coverstheoretical debates in a straight-forward and understandable way that shows why anyone should care about evolution vs. diffusion (to name one example).This little book as does about a good a job as any at showing how (and why) anthropologists and others use the word "post-modernity" (pg 69). The field examples are well chosen and engaging. The chapters are of a length and written in a style students are likely to read.Even better, the authors give enough tantalizing detail that I suspect it will inspire students to read MORE.

A very good Introduction
The first time I laid my hands on this little pocket size book I could not put it away until I drained out all its information. This book really gave a very concise idea about anthropology and its subfields. The authors provided valuable first hand examples about their experiences as anthropologists and ethnographers. This book is perfect for those who would like to get a brief understanding of what anthropology is about and also good for experts because the authors managed to incorporate some of the most relevant anthropologists. ... Read more

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Explore the most fascinating, creative, dangerous, and complex species alive today: you and your neighbors in the global village. With compelling photos, engaging examples, and select studies by anthropologists in far-flung places, the authors of CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: The Human Challenge provide a holistic view of anthropology to help you make sense of today's world. With this text you will discover the different ways humans face the challenge of existence, the connection between biology and culture in the shaping of human beliefs and behavior, and the impact of globalization on peoples and cultures around the world. ... Read more

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Textbook
The book was in excellent condition but was just a different edition from what I thought I was ordering.The shipping was very fast!

Cultural Anthro - second generation
My son will begin this class in two weeks...the second generation in our family in the past 18 months to take the same class from the same instructor.The book is user-friendly, informative, and interesting.Has the ability to ignite socialogical interest in our world today!

Fast shipping and good service
I ordered this book for a Summer class that only lasted 5 weeks and the class had already started when I ordered, so I didn't have time to wait around for slow shipping. I ordered on a Wednesday and the book arrived on Friday. I couldn't be happier with the quick and reliable service I received. Ordering was fast and painless, I would absolutely order from them again. Thanks!!!!

good text book
I bought this book for a class.I thought the book would be terribly dry as most text books are, but this one supprised me.I actually tried to read the entire book (instead of skimming like I usually do with a text book) because everything in it was very interesting.I also like the way it is set up with the stories in inserted boxes, and the key words highlighted and defined in the paragraph and also at the bottom of the page.

Very good text!
Had this text for a cultural anth class and I really enjoyed reading it.I recommend it to other anth instructors! ... Read more

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Anthropology is presented here in a high quality paperback edition. This popular classic work by R. R. (Robert Ranulph) Marett is in the English language. If you enjoy the works of R. R. (Robert Ranulph) Marett then we highly recommend this publication for your book collection. ... Read more

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Don't waste your money or your time
I am extremely disappointed in this book and glad that it cost me only $10! It was advertised as scholarly, entertaining and useful. It is none of these things. It is poorly written, not documented and useless. Don't bother. There are much better books than this. Also, having had such a poor experience with this book, I will certainly avoid any others in this "series": "The Home University of Modern Knowledge." What a waste!

Anthropology
This is a poorly-written book, not going into the specific details of my field. I felt as though I was a child, skimming through a textbook as I did my first year of high school, not really reading but looking for the answers to my schoolwork.

fascinating and insightful
this book was fascinating.the author offers what i found to be incredible insights.it is quite dated, but it is nevertheless greatly worthwhile reading, given that i have not had a course in anthropology and this was free on kindle.i rate it at a B minus. ... Read more

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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
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• Why our language differs from other animal communication
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A BOOK FOR DUMMIES IN NAME ONLY


Though I have seen many of these "dummy" books on bookstore shelves until this one on Anthropology I have passed them all by.Following a B.S. in Anthropology in college I could not dismiss this one.

To my surprise the book does a terrific job for the layman and for the student. All the information for either study or reference is here.Great too for cramming for those mid-terms or finals. I think so highly of this book that I think my next purchase will be the book Archaeology for Dummies.

This volume is one designed for the reader to either thumb through stopping to read those sections of interest and is also designed for the reader who wants to read completely through all sections. There are pictures, maps, drawings, etc., with bold type and icons for calling attention to items the author felt of importance. A good book for use up to and through the introductory level course in Anthropology, but not for the graduate student unless used for reference.

A real addition to the practical books available to anyone interested all aspects of Anthropology.I recall that though our lecture hall classes were filled they were not packed, there were no standing in line ever to register for a course in Anthropology. Mostly the other way round, we had to have so many students signed up for the course to have it taught as scheduled.Sometimes it took a few quarters to catch up with a course that was desired or required.

Whether presently involved with a course in Anthropology or just having curious interest in this practical and far ranging field, this is an excellent starting point and at a reasonable cost. Anyone taking Anthropology courses in college these days will be only too aware of book costs on campus.

Semper Fi.

Excellent overview for stundents and general public
I love this book! As a serious life-long student of anthropology I was familiar with most of the content, but this well-written and gentle survey of the wonderful and important world of anthropology was a great ride, nonetheless. While prospective and new anthropology students will find much of interest, I'm confident just about anyone else would find this work fascinating and relevant too. There is so much here and it flies by with ease so no one should fear either boredom or cerebral stress. Many people don't seem to realize how broad the field of anthropology is. Explore this book to find out: from linguistics, to archaeology; from "race" to religion; from Homo erectus to farming, it's all here. And none of it is stale or monotonous. For example, there is even a cool section on anthropologically themed books and films. I also loved "Ten Things to Remember About Anthropology". That chapter alone is worth the price of admission.

The best endorsement I can offer is this: I will be giving away a few copies to friends this Christmas. I think a book like this can be especially powerful with young people. The authors will never know, but I am sure that many careers in anthropology will be inspired by this fun and enlightening book.


--Guy P. Harrison, author of
Race and Reality: What Everyone Should Know about Our Biological Diversity

and

50 Reasons People Give for Believing in a God

Lifesaver
this was a great buy, probably the best book for the layman intrigued in Anthopology. However, having a BA in anthropology and I found this was absent, considerable points in anthropology . I used this book in the early intoduction classes of anthropology in the past and i ended up having to write all over the margins because there was much not included such as mentioning pre history (the time before written history ) although, you do get what you pay for. this book was though, like i said, a lifesaver of both grades, time and energy. i highly reccomend this to an undergratuate studying anthropology or archaeology.

Great for a passing interest or more advanced studies
I'm a junior with an anthropology major, so I'm not exactly the highest source when it comes to recommending anthropology books, but as a general reader and someone with an interest in anthropology, I can say that this is one of the best general study books on anthropology that I've read. There are clear explanations for each of the four subfields of anthropology, which are biological (or physical) anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology. While obviously not a comprehensive study of any of the subfields (it is, after all, a For Dummies book), it provides a good amount of information on these subjects without becoming too convoluted.I felt that some of the information on biological anthropology can get a bit exhausting, such as with dates and fossil names, but that may just be because I've never been great at memorizing dates and whatnot.

I feel that there is something for everyone in this book. Even if you're not an anthropology student, there are still topics in this book, such as the origin of language, tool-making, and culture in general, that anyone who is interested in other fellow human beings (i.e, everyone) will find relevant and useful.

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A recent National Academy of Sciences inductee, Conrad Phillip Kottak offers an up-to-date holistic introduction to cultural anthropology.Kottak emphasizes why anthropology should matter to students and how students can use anthropology to better understand themselves."Bringing It All Together" essays found on the online learning center demonstrate the integrated and comparative nature of anthropology. New "Through the Eyes of Others" essays offer the perspectives of foreign students and recent graduates who present their own cultures of origin in contrast with contemporary American culture.Thought-provoking questions now begin each chapter to highlight key themes and spark discussions and critical thinking. ... Read more

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great shipping
The shipper sent out the book promptly, with tracking.The book is in great condition. I was so pleased i brought another one for my friend.

Good Intro Book
A well written intro book for Cultural Anthropology. I am glad I found it on here and for such a great price!

Pointless Drivel
This book was required for my Intro-level Cultural Anthropology class. Typical to a lot of textbooks from this publisher, it rambles on and on about the same thing, offering little in the way of genuine insight into the subject it is supposed to be presenting. It's simply not a very readable book.

Given 2 stars because I was able to get it here for a fair bit less than I would have had to pay at the local bookstore.

Great Buy and a Good Read for a college required text
This book is a good read for anyone interested in anthropology. It was a required text for my intro to anthropology class but I really enjoyed reading it. It was a great buy and at a huge discount compared to what the college bookstore was charging!

Loved it!
Although this was a requirement for my Anthropology Class (which it turn out, was one of my favorite classes,)I really enjoyed it!It was very interesting, well written, and I would highly recommend it for someone who's interested in learning about numerous other cultures.An easy read that will surely keep your attention. ... Read more

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Seeing Anthropology continues to be the only cultural anthropology text available that allows for easy integration of ethnographic films into the introductory cultural anthropology course.

This text truly incorporates films within the text by blending textbook content with sixteen ethnographic film clips that are put in the hands of students.

One reviewer says, “The greatest strengths of this text are its unique and skillful use of film clips to enhance student learning…I can think of no better way to extend student learning in anthropology than the use of films.”

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Exactly as expected
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Annual Editions is a series of over 65 volumes, each designed to provide convenient, inexpensive access to a wide range of current articles from some of the most respected magazines, newspapers, and journals published today. Annual Editions are updated on a regular basis through a continuous monitoring of over 300 periodical sources. The articles selected are authored by prominent scholars, researchers, and commentators writing for a general audience. The Annual Editions volumes have a number of common organizational features designed to make them particularly useful in the classroom: a general introduction; an annotated table of contents; a topic guide; an annotated listing of selected World Wide Web sites; and a brief overview for each section. Each volume also offers an online Instructor's Resource Guide with testing materials. Using Annual Editions in the Classroom is offered as a practical guide for instructors.Visit www.mhcls.com for more details. ... Read more

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The product was exactly as advertised. The only complaint I have is that it took too long to receive. The product didn't arrive at my mailbox until 3 weeks later. It should not take that long to ship a book.

Good Book
The articles complied for this book are eye opening and very interesting. It makes reading fun and the class go by past.

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The shipment was fast. It did not even take more than a week. The product came in fairly new, no damages or anything. The seller's desciption was pretty accurate and seller shipped it fast. Definitely recommended!!! ... Read more

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THE ESSENCE OF ANTHROPOLOGY presents anthropology from an integrated, holistic perspective using three unifying themes as a framework: culture as a systemic adaptation to various internal and external factors, including the environment, biocultural connections between human culture and biology that shape the varied ways humans meet the challenges of survival, and the disparate impact of globalization on peoples and cultures around the world. ... Read more

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This concise introductory textbook emphasizes the major concepts of both anthropology and the anthropology of religion. It is aimed at students encountering anthropology for the first time.

Reviewers describe the text as vivid, rich, user-friendly, accessible, and well-organized. It examines religious expression from a cross-cultural perspective while still incorporating the key theoretical concepts. In addition to providing a basic overview of anthropology, including definition of key terms and exposure to ethnographies, the text exposes students to the varying complexity of world religions.

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A great book on the subject.
I needed this as a textbook for my anthro 121 class. I didn't know at the time that it was actually written by my teacher! Anyway, it is a very, very good book and helps guide you through a subject that is not always easy to navigate through.

Mystic
This book came in fantastic condition thanks to Amazon.I bought this particular book for some college courses I will be taking soon, and I dived right into the book.Depending on what you like, I would recomend it for just a knowledge read and work from there.I plan to keep this book even after my courses are finished and read all of it, just to gain what it offers.

Anthropology of religion
I was very pleased with the purchase. It was in the exact condition it was said to be in. I also recieved it in a very timely manner. Over all I was extremely pleased. I bought the book because im going to be going to school for anthropology so I want to get a head start.

Meh
As a light read and brief intro to Anthropological study of religion it's fine, unfortunately it required for a college course. If you're taking a class and you need this book, skip it. This book doesn't offer anything that you can't find via a google search. I paid $6 for this book and I feel like I got ripped off.

Anthropology of Religion, Magic, Witchcraft
This book is a great introduction to Anthropology.It clearly demonstrates to the reader what and how various practices came to be.This is my first exposure to the subject and this book is fascinating, informative, and fun to read.It is a text for my class, but I would have bought it just for the pleasure of learning something new, different and interesting.I would recommend this book to everyone who is interested in other cultures and religious beliefs. ... Read more

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Concise, inexpensive, and accessible, CLASSIC READINGS IN CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Second Edition, provides an excellent introduction to the field of anthropology and the contributions it makes to understanding the world around us. ... Read more

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This book was a supplemental book to go with a Cultural Anthropology class.The book arrived faster than expected.It was in great condition.I would recommend this company to others.

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I think that this is an interesting book and I am quite pleased to have it in my collection ... Read more

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Explore cultural anthropology through photos, examples, and anthropologists? studies with Haviland et al?s CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. The authors provide a holistic view of cutural anthropology that helps you understand the world around you. The book?s framework emphasizing the challenge of human survival, the connections between biology and culture, and the impact of globalization on peoples and cultures around the world, serves to unify the material. The authors integrate contemporary research and ideas from several schools of thought, and use a lively writing style to engage readers and keep them interested in ?real world? anthropology. ... Read more

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Concise, well-balanced, and comprehensive, ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Eighth Edition introduces you to physical anthropology with the goal of helping you understand the big picture of human evolution. Supported by vibrant visuals that include abundant illustrations, photographs, and photo-enhanced maps, the book focuses on human evolution and biology to help you master basic biological principles of physical anthropology so you'll be able to better understand human origins and our place in the biological world. Offering balanced coverage of the topic areas you'll cover in class (heredity and evolution, primates, hominid evolution, and contemporary human evolution) this edition emphasizes the chronology of fossil finds instead of just describing the fossils and the sites where they were found. The authors also interpret each fossil within the framework of the story of human evolution. New features like "Why It Matters" further emphasize the fossils' evolutionary significance, and often even propose the relevance of chapter materials to our everyday lives. The seventh edition provides thorough coverage of cutting-edge advances in molecular biology and expanded coverage of population biology and human variation. It also includes powerful learning tools, including a robust book website. Altogether, ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Seventh Edition, integrates up-to-date coverage of the latest finds and relevant technologies in a format and writing style designed to help all students master the material. ... Read more

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Good Introduction
I bought this book for the biological anthropology class. This textbook is clear and concise. Each time when I confuse on the class, and not really sure about what the professor discuss about. I will check on this textbook later thant everything become clear. Therefore, I recommand this book for student who want to understand the biological anthropology field.

Great and very comprehensive
This is a great college textbook! Very detailed, but yet you can understand every word of it. I recommend it just to read cause of all the information.

Textbook. Good intro to topic. Book well designed.
I read this book as part of a correspondence course through the University of California, Berkeley in 1997.

The book is 8x11, about 350 pages, color photos and diagrams. The typography and layout are very good. Text is dense. The writing style is clear.

Chapter topics: Intro, Darwin, cell biology, genetics, race, human variation, primate evolution, living primates, primate behavior, hominid origins, interpreting early hominids, homo erectus, homo sapiens, lessons learned.

I rate the book average because topic coverage seemed thin. Later editions of the book contain more material. The book is graphics-rich. Lots of drawings, photos etc. More so than I am used to seeing in textbooks. ... Read more

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Focused on the appreciation of anthropology, the new edition of Cultural Anthropology: Appreciating Cultural Diversity offers an up-to-date holistic introduction to cultural anthropology. Key themes of appreciating the experiences students bring to the classroom, appreciating cultural diversity, and appreciating the field of anthropology are showcased throughout the text.In this edition, Understanding Ourselves chapter openers and Through the Eyes of Others boxes show how anthropology helps us understand ourselves. New Appreciating Diversity boxes focus on the various forms of human biological and cultural diversity.Appreciating Anthropology boxes are also new to the text and focus on the value and usefulness of anthropological research and approaches. ... Read more

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Cultural Anthropology; Appreciating Cultural Diversity
This ia a college anthropology textbook. I am using this book in class now. This book is all that it is supposed to be. Eddie C. ... Read more

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INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY continues to present a comprehensive, well-balanced introduction to the field, combining an engaging writing style and compelling visual content to bring the study of physical anthropology to life for today's students. With a focus on the big picture of human evolution, the text helps students master the basic principles of the subject and arrive at an understanding of the human species and its place in the biological world. This book continues to keep pace with changes in the field by including thorough coverage of cutting-edge advances in molecular biology and genomics, expanded material on modern human biology, and the latest in new fossil finds. ... Read more

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book for class
I got this book for class.For a text book it is pretty good.The illustrations are helpful as well as the definitions.

Sweet
The book was in good condition and it arrived way sooner than i had expected.

Book Critic
There was some highlighting, but no missing pages and the book itself was intact. Not bad, and would consider purchasing from this agent again.

very timely
it came very timely, and in good shape, packaging was done well. overall good performance. thank you

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The book was exactly as described. I paid for fast shipping came as promised. Would purchase from them again. ... Read more

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Explore cultural anthropology in an applied and fascinating way with Gary Ferraro and Susan Andreatta's CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY: AN APPLIED PERSPECTIVE. This contemporary text is highly relevant to today's students and gives you all the key material you need for your introductory course. With real-world applications of the principles and practices of anthropology, this book will help you learn to appreciate other cultures as well as your own and to apply what you learn to situations in your personal and professional life. Check out the real-life examples of cross-cultural misunderstandings and issues (in popular "Cross-Cultural Miscues" features) to view "culture at work." Also, the book takes a look at specialized vocabularies such as "chickspeak" (the language of single, urban, upwardly mobile women) and contemporary topics such as the war in Iraq and environmental degradation. ... Read more

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Interesting but hard to understand
The course here is intense. The material being interesting but some of the concepts and vocab is not easy to understand. ... Read more

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Concise, well-balanced, and comprehensive, ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Seventh Edition introduces you to physical anthropology with the goal of helping you understand the big picture of human evolution. Supported by vibrant visuals that include abundant illustrations, photographs, and photo-enhanced maps, the text focuses on human evolution and biology to help you master basic biological principles of physical anthropology so you'll be able to better understand human origins and our place in the biological world. Offering balanced coverage of the topic areas you'll cover in class (heredity and evolution, primates, hominid evolution, and contemporary human evolution) this edition emphasizes the chronology of fossil finds instead of just describing the fossils and the sites where they were found.The authors also interpret each fossil within the framework of the story of human evolution. New features like "Why It Matters" further emphasize the fossils' evolutionary significance, and often even propose the relevance of chapter materials to our everyday lives. The seventh edition provides thorough coverage of cutting-edge advances in molecular biology and expanded coverage of population biology and human variation. It also includes powerful learning tools, including a robust text website. Altogether, ESSENTIALS OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY, Seventh Edition, integrates up-to-date coverage of the latest finds and relevant technologies in a format and writing style designed to help all students master the material. ... Read more

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Anthropology Textbook
Had to get this for a Physical Anthropology class.Thorough book, and has a lot of vocabulary words in the margins which is helpful.

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The book was delivered on time. I was a little disappointed because the whole back of book and has been covered with a black tape, and i would not have ordered this book if i had known that. However all in all it was "OK"

This is a really great textbook
I used this book for my physical anthropology class last semester and it is really great! It's nice and short and packed with so much information. I actually wish I hadnt sold the book back after the semester was over because it was so great.

Great book
The book came on time and in the great condition. Thank you, I would definetely order from you again.

Essentials of Physical Anthropology-7th Edition
If you find this book on amazon.com, and you need it for school, BUY IT!!!The textbook is expensive otherwise.Even if you aren't looking for this text for school purposes, it is full of interesting information and any reader will find its contents stimulating and useful. ... Read more

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An ideal complement to standard anthropology texts or as a stand-alone text/reader, the best-selling Conformity and Conflict continues to offer an in-depth look at anthropology as a powerful way to study human behavior and events.

The 37 articles cover a broad range of theoretical perspectives and demonstrate basic anthropological concepts. The twelfth edition retains the previous edition's accessibility and the view that anthropology provides a fascinating perspective on the human experience.

The 13th edition has been shaped by the current concerns in both anthropology and American society, including globalization, the study of women's lives, race and ethnicity, and the practical applications of anthropology and the ways it leads to everyday careers.

The newly revised table of contents reflects the suggestions of Conformity and Conflict users. Thirty percent of the readings are either revised or entirely new to this edition.  Nine new articles appear in this edition of Conformity and Conflict (Readings 7, 12, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, 32, 33), three of which were expressly commissioned for this edition (12, 29, 25).  Four articles (5, 28, 31 and 35) have been updated for this edition.

More attention is paid to cultural ecology, to the impact of the world market and world systems on human social life, and to human change in increasingly large and complex societies. An entirely NEW section on globalization includes three new articles that introduce readers to key concepts -  how popular culture spreads to different societies, the processes by which cultural artifacts, social structures, and how ideas are adopted and changed as they reach new societies.

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Conflict and Conformity Edition 13
Great book, great condition, and because I am a student I was able to get free two day shipping, which was awesome. Can't be happier about this buy, I got a great price as well.

Conformity and Conflict
I needed this book for a college course and got a great deal on the price of the book compared to the college bookstore price. The book arrived very fast and is in great shape.

Like New
this book arrived in under 5 days in awesome like new condition. I was amazed at how much more dependable and trustworthy people selling books on amazon are compared to ebay. I would buy a book on amazon any day. When they say like new, they really mean it.

Great Book!
This is an excellent textbook for anyone who enjoys learning about cultural anthropology. The combination of authors views and experiences make it a well-rounded read. It's not written so no one can understand the content as well. The content has been simplified so most college students can understand and appreciate it. This is one I'll keep, even after my class is over.

Great Experience
Book was shipped and delivered fast. Needed it for a college course and recieved it on time. Great book with many cultural insights. Would definately recommend for others. ... Read more

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Authors Stein and Rowe continue to share their love of discovery with students in this balanced, objective introduction to physical anthropology that does not assume that students have any previous knowledge of the subject. Carefully streamlined, making it more accessible and affordable, this edition provides students with a pedagogical program designed to facilitate comprehension. Every concept is carefully explained and illustrated, guiding students step-by-step through difficult material. As always, the authors use the most current data to unravel the mystery of the evolution of humankind, and to examine the dynamic relationship between humans and their environment. ... Read more

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Physical Anthropology Book
The book itself in in great condition; however, I paid for expedited shipping (6-8 business days) and it took 14 business days to arrive. As a result, I fell behind in my class because I was not able to begin reading. ... Read more

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Jurmain's best-selling text provides you with the course content you need to help you pass your biological/physical anthropology course. Through clear discussions that move from 'description' to interpretation, compelling visual content, cutting-edge research, and interactive multimedia, you'll discover life's history and the place of human beings in the biological world. ... Read more

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The item came at the time said and it was in the condition as it was told.

An Excellent Book For Anthropology Students
This would be the perfect book for any student who cannot afford to buy the regular cost of an Anthropology book. I would highly advise anyone who would want to purchase this book for less. To add, I hope that it will help me get a passing grade and I know that it will.

Great Book
I have read this book and it really helped me understand evolution.It is a great book that is easy to read and understand.

Its a textbook
Pretty straight forward, this textbook has lots of great information and definitely gives important facts in a simple fashion.It also does a great job of describing the numerous facets of the theory of evolution.

awesome text

Physical Anthropology Book
The shipping was done in a timely matter. It arrived right when it was suppost to. The book was in excellent condition when I recieved it. It looked brand new! I recommend this seller. ... Read more