Now in its third edition, this four-field introduction to anthropology shows students how anthropologists think about the world, highlighting anthropological perspectives on pandemics, social movements, and more.
Through the Lens of Anthropology is a concise introduction to anthropology that uses the twin themes of food and sustainability to illustrate the connected nature of the discipline's many subfields. The third edition remains a highly readable text that encourages students to think about current events and issues through an anthropological lens.
Beautifully illustrated with over 150 full-color images and maps, along with helpful figures and boxes, this is an anthropology book with a fresh perspective and a lively narrative that is filled with popular topics. The new edition has been updated to reflect the most recent developments in anthropology and the contributions of marginalized scholars, while the use of gender-neutral language makes for a more inclusive text. New content offers anthropological insight into contemporary issues such as COVID-19, Black Lives Matter, and #MeToo.
Through the Lens of Anthropology continues to be an essential text for those interested in learning more about the relevance and value of anthropology. The third edition is supplemented by a full suite of updated instructor and student resources that can be accessed online.
By:
Bob Muckle,
Laura Tubelle de González,
Stacey L. Camp
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 203mm,
Spine: 25mm
Weight: 1.260kg
ISBN: 9781487540159
ISBN 10: 1487540159
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 11 July 2022
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
List of Illustrations List of Boxes Acknowledgments About the Authors Preface Note to Instructors Note to Students 1. Introduction: Viewing the World through the Lens of Anthropology 2. We Are Primates: The Primate Background 3. Evolutionary Thought and Theory 4. Human Biological Evolution 5. Cultural Diversity from 2.53 Million to 20,000 Years Ago 6. Cultural Diversity from 20,000 to 5,000 Years Ago 7. Archaeology of the Last 5,000 Years 8. Studying Culture 9. Language and Culture 10. Food-Getting and Economics 11. Marriage, Family, and Gender, and Sexuality 12. Political Organization 13. Supernaturalism 14. Anthropology and Sustainability Glossary References Index
Robert J. Muckle is a professor of anthropology and archaeology at Capilano University. Laura Tubelle de Gonzlez is a professor of anthropology at San Diego Miramar College. Stacey L. Camp is an associate professor of anthropology and director of the Campus Archaeology Program at Michigan State University.
Reviews for Through the Lens of Anthropology: An Introduction to Human Evolution and Culture, Third Edition
"""Through the Lens of Anthropology provides students with core concepts and easily digested examples. The text is engaging, and the themes of food and sustainability provide flexibility for teaching. The updates in this new edition are very useful in keeping the text current and relevant."" - Erin Halstad McGuire, University of Victoria ""The major strengths of this book are its affordability, accessibility, and relevance to students. The visuals and box features are excellent, particularly with the updates on COVID-19 research. Anthropology sets the bar high for quality materials, thanks to editions like this!"" - Anne E. Pfister, University of North Florida ""This new edition of Through the Lens of Anthropology builds on a successful approach that brings accessible anthropology to a wide range of learners. The welcome updates on decolonizing anthropology, the Black Lives Matter movement, Indigenous issues, the #MeToo movement, gender issues, and even the COVID-19 pandemic keep the textbook at the forefront of anthropological innovation."" - Jason Antrosio, Hartwick College"