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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.

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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

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Using a cultural materialist approach, the seventh edition of Cultural Anthropology provides a framework for explaining how the parts of sociocultural systems are interrelated and how they change over time.

“Marvin Harris' lifelong commitment to a scientific anthropology shines through in this comprehensive and well-written textbook,” praises one reviewer.

Described as accessible, engaging, well-illustrated, and comprehensive, this text covers a wide range of Western and non-Western cultures for analysis and comparison. “Marvin Harris can continue to bring new insights to the field of anthropology and provide ways to inspire students new to this discipline,” writes a long-time user.

“Cultural Anthropology excels in making anthropology accessible and relevant to today's students. The authors succeed in showing not only what the current status of anthropology is but also the potential of anthropology to explain human culture in all of its diversity and magnificence,” writes another.

For the seventh edition, rReadings from Spradley/McCurdy, Conformity and Conflict: Readings in Cultural Anthropology, 12/e have been integrated with wherever possible through emic and etic interpretations within the levels of infrastructure, structure and superstructure.  Chapter 9, “Descent, Locality, and Kinship,” has been rewritten to provide more streamlined coverage. Increased use of the universal pattern model through graphics and new content throughout each chapter. The universal pattern model is introduced in Chapter 2 and applied throughout the text to reinforce how differences in civilization impact infrastructure and adaptive patterns.

Enhanced problem-orientation in the new edition capitalizes on this growing trend through interim questions after each section in each chapter.

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Cultural Anthropology
It was in great condition.No marks.And it shipped super fast.Thank you!

not so good
Cultural materialism, like that of the dialectical, or historical kind, is oversimplifying and has nothing to offer but the most hazy generalities.Yet that is what a modern university education in liberal arts has to offer.Having used this book in a course taken, I came away with a feeling of having learned very little and having been poisoned by much unnecessary cynicism.Ever since, I have never been able to so much as read the paper without some sense of embarrassment at being an American.Then when I would for once work as a temp in the warehouse for the company of this very website, I would see the assumptions of Marx contradicted right in front of my eyes.For as it appeared from casual conversations at breaktime, the workers having been forced by the dialectic of necessity to work long hours with their feet sore from bending, stooping, pushing carts did not wish to strike.Instead each thought, as it were, in terms of exchange of value for value, money, their careers, and climbing the corporate ladder of success, such bourgeois attitudes which even the Clintonians must appeal to in order to get votes, yet it would have disgusted Marx and Lenin would have denounced it as reformism.It is something I have wanted too, yet frustra.Then again, reading Thomas Sowell has recently given me a view of economics, and seemingly of anthropology, that is actually useful; for it has allowed me to feel like I am finally getting the well-rounded education I had missed in school.Thus I learn that the market, through the simple mechanism of price coordination as if by magic, takes care of all the gazillion emic and etic factors which the central planners couldn't possibly imagine, no matter how many fieldworkers they employ.Which must be a sore warning to all interferers and meddlers lest they should think to impose their biased values on the rest of us.

Good book
This was a good book. It sparked my interest in Anthropology and I learned so much from it. The author may be bias in some areas but that contributes to the learning experience. It helped me learn about other countries beliefs and customs. ... Read more

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Renowned for its integration of rich ethnographies into the core book, CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY, 10th Edition provides excellent coverage of cultures around the world. This new edition integrates the most recent research updates, while continuing to emphasize the issues of power, gender, globalization, stratification, and ethnicity. High-interest features such as the new "The Global and the Local" capture a key message of the book: the study of anthropology is important because it builds awareness and helps develop informed citizens of the many similarities and differences among cultures around the world. ... Read more

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this is a college textbook so it is a very dry reading. i think the points that are raised by the book are very intresting, insightful, and debatable. the price was the best i had seen with a relyable seller and beats my college books store by over $70 (my book store $185 amazon $113). if your a student taking the course or just someone intrested in learning i think that buying from amazon would be your best purchas. but if you are looking for pleasure reading i would suggest a diffrent book. i take my book to class it has not been damaged so far and i havve had it for a month and a half, this book is durable for my needs although i do treat my book with mild care.

Anthropology
purchased for my daughters college course, we purchase from amazon because of the price being cheaper than the school bookstore.

An overpriced book
This is a perfectly fine cultural anthropology textbook. It is well-organized and reasonably well-written

The problem with this book as that that it is extremely overpriced. The issue is that editions 9E, 8E, 7E,... are equally good. They publish a new edition with an inflated price ($150) every year and the differences in editions are negligible, The publisher and the authors (Nanda and Warms) should be ashamed of themselves.

textbook
the book was in good condition although it wasnt described as having pages that were highlighted and there were.There also was a problem with delivery, I paid extra for faster delivery and did not receive the book till 2 days after the promise delivery date when I inquired about it I was told sorry thats never happened and not even an offer to reimburse me for the extra shipping charges I paid. Very disappointing.Im not sure I would trust this seller again.My daughter needed this book for school and had to go without.

Cultural Anthropology
This textbook is enriching and it introduces cross cultural studies, which I believe everybody should be familiar with. Cultural anthropology is both interesting and informative, therefore I recommend this textbook ... Read more

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This supplementary reader offers both historical and contemporary articles that demonstrate the nature of biological anthropology.With nearly one-third of the selections focusing on living populations, the 43 readings cover the entire range of bioanthropological studies:evolution, nonhuman primates, human paleontology, and modern human groups. Twelve of the 43 articles are new to this edition, including Kari Bruwelheide and Douglas Owsley's "Written in Bone: Reading the Remains of the 17th Century"; Carl Zimmer's "What is a Species?"; Daniel E. Lieberman's "Homing In On Early Homo"; and Sally Lehrman's "Going Beyond X and Y." ... 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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The Forensic Anthropology Training Manual, 2/e  is designed to serve three purposes: to be used as a general introduction to the field of forensic anthropology; as a framework for training; and as a practical reference tool. This book will make readers aware of the challenges and responsibilities of the forensic scientist, the multidisciplinary nature of the work, and the international potential for the forensic sciences. The manual examines physical evidence, death investigation specialists, forensic anthropology, human Osteology, human Odontology, laboratory analysis, field methods, professional results, and human rights applications. For those seeking basic knowledge necessary to collect and process skeletonized human remains.

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Amazing Forensic Anthropology Training Manual
This book is amazing for the beginning learner on forensic anthropology. Even for someone who needs to brush up on their skills, this book is awesome. It has absolutely everything you would need to know from locating a grave to court trial procedures to professionalism guidelines and report writting skills. This book is SO helpful for a student just starting to learn about forensic anthropology and everything that goes along with it. I definitely recommend this book for beginning forensic anthropology classes as it is extremely useful. It will help with field work, court work and everything in between.

Excellent
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Learn Your Bones First, Then The Foresics.
The book is very practical and straight forward while giving enough information to continue your reading.

GREAT BOOK
I used this book for my Intro to Foensic Anbthropology class and continued to use it in Grad School. It is the only book I can find that has age determination from sternal rib ends.(not even "Standards" has it). HIGHLY recommend!

THIS BOOK IS GREAT!!!!
I am physician-lawyer from the Philippines. I practice in the field of Clinical Forensic Medicine with special interest in Forensic Anthropology. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in forensics-be they lawyers, physicians, judges and law enforcement officers. This book is "the" book if you want to get started in forensic anthropology and forensic osteology.It provides an introduction to osteology and how it is used to determine age, sex and race. The book outlines the basics of laboratory analysis of skeletal remains, field methods used in forensic anthropology,documentation, report writing, court testimony, and human rights application of forensic anthropology. Forensic forms used in actual cases are even included.

The book is highly recommended to students of forensic anthropology and a must read for professionals from other subspeciaties of forensics, lawyers and judges who deal with forensic cases. ... Read more

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A recent National Academy of Sciences inductee, Conrad Phillip Kottak offers an up-to-date holistic introduction to general anthropology from the four-field perspective. 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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Uhg.
This, the thirteenth version, is a totally unnecessary update. Do yourself a favor and get one of the previous editions, the content is basically the same, but for a fraction of the price. ... Read more

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First published in 1967, Visual Anthropology has become a classic in its field, invaluable not only for anthropologists but for anyone using photography, film, and video to understand human behavior and culture. This completely revised and expanded edition brings the technical information up to date and includes the insights the Colliers have gained from nearly thirty-five additional years of collective teaching and research experience since the first edition. ... Read more

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Superb
Found this by serendipity in the main map shop in Barcelona.

I am the Director of a small disability charity and the description of how the author's disabilities led to him seeing the world differently as this superb book describes and then put it into practice is awe inspiring.

Should be a core text for anyone in the caring professions so they seriously learn how to empower people by showing them how to use powerful tools to enable change.

And I note it is not referenced in the visual anthropology section of wiki!

Great for getting started in Visual Anthropology.
I got this book after a long held interest in visual anthropology.Its simple informative text was very useful for those interested in getting involved with visual anthropology.It might be a little oversimplified for those who those have a stronger background than me.Lots of story examples and pictures to interpret.

A great resource
I was required to buy Visual Anthropology for my Visual Sociology class my sophomore year of college.This is one i didn't sell back to the bookstore after the class was over because it is so useful.It is a great book to help a person learn how to use a camera as a research tool and get the mostout of it. ... 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.

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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
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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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Applying Cultural Anthropology: An Introductory Reader is a collection of articles that provide compelling examples of applied research in cultural anthropology. In this age of globalization and increased cultural intolerance, the basic messages of public anthropology are more important than ever. The eighth edition offers 8 new readings and a new chart at the beginning of the text to help instructors and students locate key themes and topics. ... Read more

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Shipped quicker than everything else I ordered on the same day! Thank's so much-it in NEW condition just like you claimed.

Applying Cultural Anthropology
I was happy with this purchase.The item came just as described and the shipping was exactly as described and on time.I would buy from this place again.

Excellent materials, great selection
First off, I'd like to agree with the first reviewer. This is an excellent compilation that stands by itself (although, for an intro class, it definitely requires a "discipline-oriented" text book like Kottak as a guiding force).Iwould recommend this book highly to my fellow anthros and to general readers alike. What follows is a brief summary of some of my favorite articles in the collection. The selections are all short and well-written, they make interesting and useful points and convey the complexity and utility of anthropology very, very well.

I've been waiting a long time to see Peggy McIntosh's wonderful essay on "White Privilege" in print somewhere.I had the distinct pleasure of hearing her give an oral version of the same talk a number of years ago and am very very pleased to see it published here for the benefit of students.The book is worth the price for that article alone.

However, this is not the only gem in this collection.Phillipe Bourgois' work on crack dealers is introduced here as is Gerald Murray's work on wood farming as a means to encourage re-forestation programs in Haiti.There are also classics such as Richard Lee's story of the !Kung San insulting of his gift of a Christmas ox ("Eating Christmas in the Kalahari") and Laura Bohannon's failure to get Tiv elders to see Hamlet as a story about incest, revenge and justice.Jared Diamond's revisionist view of the advent of agriculture is also here (perhaps an antidote for his more recent "Guns, Germs and Steel" though undoutedly similar in style).

Other personal favorites of mine include Eugene Cooper's discussion of Chinese table manners (also a must for people who want to teach a course on the anthropology of food), Richard Reed's examination of the tension between environmentalists and indigenous communities in Paraguay, Joan Cassels' excellent analysis of surgery as a male-gendered medical speciality and Paul Farmer's and Arthur Kleinman's thoughtful peice on suffering and AIDS in Haiti.

Incidentally, I would thoroughly recommend anything by Paul Farmer to readers interested in social medicine.His scholarship and humanity are both quite phenomenal and totally justify the attention he has recieved due to the MacArthur fellowship.

I only have a couple of quibbles with this book and even these are not so much criticisms as comments for the unwary:Jennifer Laab's peice on corporate anthropologists seems to have been written for a corporate audience as a selling point for anthropology.As such it plays up the notion of anthropologists as service providers for corporate interests in a way which is a little frown-inducing for an academician such as myself.Not because I don't approve of anthropology in the private sector, but because the peice itself seems to argue that anthropology is merely a set of techniques that can be workshopped (like team-building exercises)to busy executives for the greater good of the company.Again, this is a VERY worthwhile point to debate, but not one that easily stands without comment.Secondly, the article by Wade Davis (he of "Serpent and the Rainbow" fame), while again discussion-worthy, seems a little superficial, dated in language and probably replaceable (Robert Voeks'recently-published "Sacred Leaves of Candomble" is one alternative that springs to mind).Lastly, I would like to plead for the inclusion of a selection on tatooing or bodily adornment of some sort in any future editions. This is a topic of enduring interest among students and would definitely be an asset to such a nicely-balanced and valuable collection.

Not only a good textbook, but an interesting book.
When I took a sophomore level anthropology class at my University,Applying Anthropology was required as a secondary reading text, in additionto Kottak's Anthropology (7th edition).Applying Anthropology contains 52articles in the categories of Biological Anthropology, Archaeology,Cultural Anthropology, Culture and Communication, Culture and Food, Cultureand Race, Economy and Business, Gender and Socialization, Politics &Law & Warfare, and Social & Cultural Change.Instead of being atextbook that was something I just read for the class that required it, itturned out to be a book that I would have bought for my own personalpurposes.Also, in addition to enjoying reading it, I learned a lot aboutanthropology.One of my favorite articles discusses what may have happenedon Easter Island that resulted in the demise of an entire culture. All inall, Applying Anthropology provides an interesting approach to learning alot about culture worldwide. ... Read more

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In a historical account of the development of cognitive anthropology, Roy D'Andrade examines how cultural knowledge is organized within and between human minds. He begins by examining research carried out in the 1950s and 1960s concerned with how different cultures classify kinship relationships and the natural environment, and then traces the development of more complex cognitive theories of classification in anthropology that took place in the 1970s and 1980s. Finally, current work involving cultural models, emotion, motivation, and action is considered, along with a cognitive perspective on the nature of culture. ... Read more

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From cultural categories to connectionist models
D'Andrade's Development of Cognitive Anthropology provides a much-needed historical overview of this branch of psychological anthropology since the 1950s.It is especially useful for two reasons.First, it draws togetherstudies from a diverse set of related fields: cross-cultural psychology,psycholinguistics, developmental psychology, ethnoscience and latestructuralist anthropology, and modern connectionist theory in cognitivepsychology.Cognitive anthropologists, unlike most other socio-culturalanthropologists, have tended to produce articles in specialist journals,rather than accessible books.(This is now changing, with severalexcellent books published in the 1990s by D'Andrade, Claudia Strauss, NaomiQuinn, and Bradd Shore, among others.)This book provides a summary of ourknowledge about cross-cultural variation in many areas of human cognition,which would otherwise be very difficult to find.Second, D'Andrade drawson his own experience as a key player in this field since the late 1950s,showing the intellectual genealogies within the field, and showing thesuccession of unifying concepts leading up to modern connectionist theory.

How Culture Impacts Psychological Processes
Overall, an informative glimspse of the fairly short history, and important aspects of cognitive anthropology.This work starts out detailing the initial concepts which helped form, what is today, a growingbranch of anthropology.Dr. D'Andrade's format for DCA makes itscontents and important concepts extremely organized and accessible,respectively.Although many may initially consider this topic dry, whenDr. D'Andrade delves into schema theories, cultural models andpsychological and cognitive processes the reader's interest is sure toheighten.This is in part due to the manner in which the information canimmediately be applied to an analysis of one's self.Though this iscertainly not a text whose value may be truly appreciated with a quickone-time-over, there is a wealth of fascinating, well-structured andexampled information available for those willing to invest some thought. ... Read more

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This comprehensive and scientific introduction to cultural anthropology helps students understand how humans vary culturally and why they got to be that way.  This new edition highlights migration and immigration in the context of globalization. ... Read more

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the book arrived very quickly in "lke new" condition. I was very pleased with the product.

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Happy with purchase......
We had a mix up with the shipping but the seller was quick at responding and resolving situation. If asked if I would purchase from seller again, yes I would.

Great purchase
This book is in excellent condition. I was very pleased with the shipping & the item.

Cultural Anthropology book
the book that i order was excellent.it was very cheap and it came to my house in less then two days(i thought it was going to take a week!).if i had to buy another book from amazon.com i would buy it from this seller. ... Read more

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This widely adopted text is a concise and engaging introduction to the field that presents competing theoretical perspectives in a balanced fashion, highlighting points of conflict and convergence.  

Written in an accessible, jargon-free language, Exploring Medical Anthropology’s concise length leaves room for instructors to supplement it with monographs of their own choosing. Concrete cases and the author’s personal research experiences are utilized to explain some of the discipline’s most important insights; such as that biology and culture matter equally in the human experience of disease and that medical anthropology can help to alleviate human suffering.   An extensive glossary facilitates student learning of concepts and terms, while a list of suggested readings at the end of each chapter and an extensive bibliography encourage further exploration.

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Exploring Medical Anthropology
The book came in good condition and I'm enjoying it so far. I'm reading the book for a Medical Anthropology class I'm taking at UCI this quarter. It has good references to the ethnographies that Joralemon has participated in. So far, I'm enjoying the course and the book.

introduction to medical anthropology
I am a new student to anthropology and Joralemon's book was 'recommended' (required) text for my course. It is short (136 'big print' pages of actual text, good margin space for making notes) which is a bonus to students where other texts are measured by the kilo. It could be read from cover to cover in a day or two. However, the shortness to my mind reflects its lack of width and depth. Joralemon's case studies are interesting and of value, but narrow and situated for a North American market. There is nothing on Indo-Asian medical anthropology, or European. Complementary and Alternative therapies (CAM)are barely mentioned and traditional medicines are only covered with Shamanism in Peru - nothing substantial of Africa, aboriginal or other. The words, 'holistic, spiritual, psychological, mental, emotional' (as examples) do not appear in the index and the focus is the biomedicine of North America.

I found the book a disappointment compared to my only other comparison of an introductory text such as Joy Hendry's "Introduction to Social Anthropology" (Palgrave) in which I was able to learn of things throughout history and geographically dispersed, it is a book I will refer to again. Joralemon is a 'light start' to the concepts of medical anthropology but in my personal opinion, should not be a sole text for learning in this subject area.

I did find the book easy to read in terms of its written style and choice of language. the technical words are explained in the text and some are also included in a glossary at the back of the book. Joralemon cites other authors who are (to my limited knowledge) well regarded and provide good leads for further reading. I just wish he had less of a personal focus and a bit more of a 'what is medical anthropology' approach (short descriptions of various aspects with a case study and further references) as in some edited texts, which would give the book a lifespan beyond one course. I can only conclude that as University staff select this book as a compulsory or recommended text it is because they think it is good (it is in a third edition); or because there is nothing else yet to replace it.

Joralemon (on page 135) explains that he "sought to convey the impressive accomplishments" of the relatively new field of medical anthropology, the breadth of ethnography, the blending of biological and cultural perspectives on health, what and how medical anthropology can achieve for communities. He has succeeded in introducing these topics to a reader at an introductory level. A fuller understanding of medical anthropology would require more reading than this text book and my view is that you probably won't refer to this book much after the class you needed it for - but you may for the references given in the back. If you live outside of North America this book will give you a western-western view of biomedicine and medical anthropology's place in it and will definitely need to supplement with other reading.

This is somewhat of a mixed review - but I am trying to recognise that Joralemon has written a text for a North American market based on his ethnographic research and applied that to medical anthropology for a particular audience. However, in my required use of it, it is presented as the 'what is medical anthropology' and it doesn't do it for me.

I offer thanks to Dr Joralemon for writing something of value to students, I would imagine that in his own teachings on medical anthropology he moves beyond this text. Also, the limitation of content may be one of the publisher's required size and not his own wishes.

Great Condition
Great condition, shipped in a timely manner, and is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

A good book to start with
This book is a good introduction to medical anthropology.It gives you a briff history and shows what is going on in the field today. The end notes are extrimly interesting and there's a lot of sujested readings.

Great for people who want an introduction to Med. Anthro
The book is a great resource for someone who is just being introduced to medical anthropology. It is short and sweet. It describes all the basic aspects of medical anthropology by using real research in South America andthe US as an example. It also introduces all the major debates out there inthe field and in regard to different persceptives. ... Read more

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Flesh and Bone: An Introduction to Forensic Anthropology offers the reader a solid background in forensic anthropology by out- lining some of the methods and procedures that best define the discipline. It introduces readers to the rapidly growing area known as forensic science, providing a comprehensive look at many of the participants in the field. Nafte avoids technical terminology whenever possible and includes photographs, charts, and illustrations to complement the text.

The book evolves sequentially, beginning with a discussion of all things forensic and then continuing to detail the broad field of anthropology, the process of death, decomposition, and skeletonization. Methods of identifying the human skeleton, DNA analysis, and the reconstruction of identity are highlighted. The final chapter deals with the modern application of forensic anthropology to human rights missions. ... Read more

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Great starter book
This book is a really great introduction to anthropology and forensic anthropology. Highly reccommended.

Excellent primer...
This book is a good place to start before reading other books about foresic anthropology. The photos help solidify an image for future readings.

Comprehensive and Well-Written
Myriam has compiled an excellent overview of forensic science, well-researched and documented.

Comprehensive and Well-Written
Myriam has compiled an excellent overview of forensic science, well-researched and documented.

A Solid, Informative Book
Flesh and Bone was required reading for my course in forensic anthropology. I found it very informative and interesting. I like how many of the legal terms were translated. The book has inspired me to pursue this field of study even further. I recommend it to students who are nervous about the sciences and cannot get through alot of technical terminology, and for those who are curious about crime scene investigation. The pictures are helpful even though some are quite graphic. ... Read more

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"More than any other book, this one introduces students to another time and another place, what Karl Barth long ago called "the strange new world of the Bible".---Dennis C. Dualing, Professor of Religion Canisius College, Buffalo, New York. ... Read more

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great insights
For years, I have been trying to discover the cultural background of the New Testament.Malina answered a lot of my questions in very helpful ways. I enjoyed the variety of subjects that he covers, and his paragraphs comparingcontemporary and first century cultures were quite helpful.The concepts he describes in the first century Mediterranean culture exist in many cultures today, which can be useful if one is involved in any cross culture work. This book made my research and teaching deeper and more interesting. I wouldhighly recommend it to any Bible scholar.(I am a minister and seminary student.)

Very informative and fascinating
This book provides great insights into the culture of 1st century Palestine and gives fascinating insights into the psychology of the individuals present in the world of the New Testament. While other books cover well the radical challenge that the teacher Jesus made to financial and political systems of the time, this book makes very clear that the revolution he really sought was one involving consciousness itself - an entire (and to some, incredibly threatening) transformation of foundational values. Very readable as well, not too academic or full of needless jargon.

Insights into the 1st Centruy World
If you ever wanted to read the Bible and truly understand the text behind the text, then this is the book you want to read.

Malina does a wonderful job of giving us insight in to the world that is 1st Century Judea.He brings out the cultural scene of the times to aid us in the understanding of what it was like to be someone in this time period.

Malina breaks down the culture based on the 4 levels of understand.They include kinship, power, religion and economics.He discusses the impact that kinship and power had on this era and how these two items were most prevalent in terms of how people viewed each other.Kinship is broken down into blood lines, where you were born, gender issues and so forth in a way that amazes a reader when it comes to truly seeing the time.Power discusses the fine art of challenge and repose and how challenge was used to try to break down status of an individual (why do you think the Pharisees asked Jesus so many questions????To lower his power.Funny how Jesus always wins.).Malina discusses the impact of shame and honor and how that plays a role in the family and community.

For anyone who really wants to understand the message behind the text of the Bible this is a must have volume for your library.

Good information
Malina's book was written for "the beginning student of the New Testament" and he has achieved his goal, although intermediate and advanced students will benefit as well. He covers a wide range of subjects (e.g., honor and shame, group vs individual personality, social status, envy, kinship and marriage, clean and unclean) with sufficient depth to get his points across. Personally I would have preferred more in depth discussions and certainly more documentation, but perhaps that would have made a much larger book.

Malina's discussion provide insights into the broad sociocultural and psychological constructs which were operational at the time of the 1st millenium. Thus, they help us understand the customs and language of the New Testament where we might otherwise fail to grasp a critical saying or event. For example, his chapter on envy puts into perspective one of the chief motivations for the conspiracy to kill Jesus, which might otherwise not be apparent. In this same vein, his chapter on maintaining social status goes a long way toward explaining what appear to be strange greetings between Jesus and his prospective followers.

The book is not perfect. The writing style tends toward the academic, yet it lacks the true scholarly flavor some might be searching for. Perhaps this comes from the attempt to make academic material more accessible to the general public. I certainly recommend it as a supplementary text for anyone interested in understanding Jesus and his time period.

Great, but Dry
All in all, I've been very pleased with this purchase. The book came to me highly recommended and I wasn't disappointed. I would caution the reader though when I say that the book is more than a little dry. Also, Malina tends to rely on abstract models to make his point, which is fine, but may not work well for some. On the whole, though, the book is indispensable and will serve anyone well. ... 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
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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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Framed around the concept of culture, Nanda and Warms' brief book shows you how culture matters in driving and explaining human behavior, and that culture is a dynamic concept that interrelates various cultural systems in adaptive (or maladaptive) ways. The text focuses on how culture?a group of understandings, some explicit, some implicit, with recognizable norms and values?helps direct and explain peoples' behavior, why this is important for understanding what is going on in the world today, and how we can solve problems and effect positive change. The authors will draw you into the book's concepts via engaging ethnographic storytelling and a conversational writing style that connects you to the topics. You'll focus on contemporary issues, issues of globalization, issues of gender, and issues of equalities and inequalities?topics that are important to both the study of anthropology and your understanding of the world around you. ... Read more

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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. ... Read more

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nice and speedy
The book arrived in excellent condition - honestly, I work in a bookstore and I wish all the books we sold *new* were in such great shape.It looks like it was pulled from the distributers box and sent right to me.It arrived much faster than I thought I could expect.I will definately try to order from Textbook Charlie again.

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Anthropology 11th edition
It took a little while to arrive, about 2 weeks so I had to catch up on the reading for class but this book saved me a lot of money. Compared to the ridiculous prices in my school bookstore. I payed, with shipping and handling, about 6 bucks and the school was selling the 12t edition for 102 dollars, used! The only difference between the 11th and 12th edition was a few pictures. Same written text, same material.

This is a STUDY GUIDE!
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This concise and affordable introduction to the basic ideas and practices of contemporary cultural anthropology addresses the needs of anthropology professors who make extensive use of ethnographies and other supplementary readings in their courses. Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology offers a thorough annotated bibliography of the terms and concepts that anthropologists use in their work, while its conceptual and theoretical framework prepares students to read ethnography more effectively. ... Read more

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Core Concepts in Cultural Anthropology (Purchased on 08/07/2010)
Never received the book. College is started a long time ago and purchase has to be cancelled after contacts made and money refunded

Good Book
The book is much smaller that I was expecting.It came with some markings and a curled cover, but the material is great.

Cultural Anthropology
The delivery of the book was timely, it arrived in very good condition.I am very pleased with the transaction.

Good Readings
This is considered my textbook for my Anthropology Class and I have to read it. Even though I'm pretty much required to read it, I don't find much of a problem with that. It's a pretty easy read. The structure is good.

Outstanding overview
The authors of this book emphasize that it should be used in conjunction with collections of ethnographies and other volumes. With that in mind, this is an exceptionally clear, useful, and well-considered book about cultural anthropology. The authors have done an outstanding job of making complex theories and ideas accessible in a short amount of space.

I recommend this book for anyone seeking to learn the overall outlines or remind themselves of the major ideas in cultural anthropology. I am VERY glad I bought it! ... Read more