Cultural anthropology : a perspective on the human condition /

Schultz, Emily A. 1949- 1949-

Cultural anthropology : a perspective on the human condition / Emily A. Schultz, Robert H. Lavenda. - 6th ed. - New York : Oxford University Press, 2005. - xvi, 432 pages : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 26 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)

Includes a study skills guide on CD-ROM.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 409-419) and index.

An introduction to cultural anthropology, this book explores the interplay of cultural creativity, human agency, and material constraint in the shaping of human cultural traditions. It focuses on people as creative beings bringing meaning to the world and transforming it through practical action.

0195170113 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0195221885 9780195170115 9780195221886


Ethnology.
Etnología
Antropología

GN 316 / S387c 2005