Books /The Essence of Anthropology

9798893661736

States Academic Press

English

2025

100

USD 157.95

Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, and is situated at the crossroads of the natural sciences and the humanities. It examines human behavior, biology, and societies, encompassing a vast range of topics from the evolutionary history of Homo sapiens to the complexities of modern human cultures. Anthropology seeks to understand the distinctive attributes of human societies that set us apart from other species. Social anthropology focuses on patterns of human behavior, while cultural anthropology explores cultural diversity, including values, norms, and traditions. Linguistic anthropology investigates the role of language in shaping social and cultural dynamics, and physical anthropology studies the biological evolution of humans. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts in the field of anthropology. It unfolds the innovative aspects of the discipline which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. In this book, constant effort has been made to make the understanding of the difficult concepts of anthropology as easy and informative as possible, for the readers.