Through the Lens of Anthropology: An Introduction to Human Evolution and Culture

by Robert J. Muckle, Laura Tubelle de Gonzalez

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. Beautifully illustrated throughout, with over 150 full-color images, figures, feature boxes, and maps, this is an anthropology book with a fresh perspective, a lively narrative, and plenty of popular topics. The new edition enhances the food and sustainability focus and builds a stronger narrative voice with extended examples and case studies. An entirely new section on decolonization, more Indigenous content, and updated material on biological anthropology make the second edition even more relevant for those interested in learning more about the discipline of anthropology.

Genres: Nonfiction, Anthropology, Science, Textbooks

398 pages, Paperback

First published November 6, 2015

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the better textbooks I have encountered. Material is presented in a clear, coherent manner. Important vocabulary is highlighted and presented/explained in context. Lots of real-world examples help illustrate concepts.

[Mikel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quite thorough reading for people interested in the arc of discovery that one enters into when reading about balancing views with historical significance. Gonzalez and Muckle have done great work in taking on a tour of immensely complicated patterns woven into humanity.

I've learned a lot and this was for an Anthroploical survey course for school.

My next book is a stats book that I thought I placed on my bookshelf, its a stats book shown in Money Ball when Brad Pit comes to Jonah Hills cubicle and says "who are you" Statistical Thinking... something something.