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.