Cultural Anthropology

By Marvin Harris

Book Overview

Written by one of the most famous modern anthropologists, the fifth edition of Cultural Anthropology continues to focus on the book's two major objectives. First, it presents a holistic view of sociocultural systems, and secondly, the book provides a unified theoretical framework for explaining these systems. It also remains faithful to the belief that anthropologists must routinely deal with facts and theories that are crucial to informed decisions regarding issues of enduring relevance. The cultural approach used throughout furnishes a framework for explaining how the parts of sociocultural systems are interrelated and how they change over time. The book also continues in its effort to identify the many causal strands that help explain the process of sociocultural change. It tries to make sense of the many seemingly irrational or arbitrary customs and institutions in small, technologically simple societies as well as complex nations. For anyone interested in the study of culture.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060426675
• ISBN13: 9780060426675
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 478 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.

Customer Reviews

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.