Introducing Cultural Anthropology: A Christian Perspective - Couverture souple

Howell, Brian M.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0801038871 ISBN 13 : 9780801038877

Editeur : Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group, 2010

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A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

What is the role of culture in human experience? This introductory cultural anthropology textbook helps readers explore and understand this crucial issue from a Christian perspective. The book covers standard cultural anthropology topics with special attention given to issues of concern to Christians, such as cultural relativism, evolution, and missions.This concise yet solid introduction represents the authors' years of experience in the classroom and offers a fresh, contemporary approach. Each chapter includes objectives, text boxes, terms, and discussion questions. In addition, plentiful maps, photos, and sidebars are sprinkled throughout the text. Resources for professors using this text are available at www.introducinganthropology.com.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Brian M. Howell (Ph.D., Washington University) is associate professor of anthropology at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. His books and articles have focused on ethnography of the Philippines, anthropology of religion, faith integration, and Christian missions. Jenell Williams Paris (Ph.D., American University) is professor of anthropology and sociology at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania. She formerly taught at Bethel University. Both authors regularly teach introductory anthropology courses.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
• Date d'édition: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0801038871
• ISBN 13: 9780801038877
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288