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Item Details
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ANTHROPOLOGY FOR DUMMIES
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By: |
Smith |
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Paperback |
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£13.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
0470279664 |
ISBN 13: |
9780470279663 |
Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
Pub. date: |
25 July, 2008 |
Pages: |
384 |
Description: |
Anthropology is defined as the study of humankind and their origins throughout different places and times. The study focuses on cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological research. Anthropology For Dummies helps students and other interested readers understand this fascinating science by examining its core principles and applications. |
Synopsis: |
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. Discover: How anthropologists learn about the past Humanity's earliest activities, from migration to civilization Why our language differs from other animal communication How to find a career in anthropology |
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UK |
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John Wiley & Sons Ltd |
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Returnable |
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