Anthropology For Dummies

Anthropology For Dummies

<b>Covers the latest competing theories in the field</b> <p><b>Get a handle on the fundamentals of biological and cultural anthropology</b></p> <p>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.</p> <p><b>Discover:</b></p> <ul> <li>How anthropologists learn about the past</li> <li>Humanity's earliest activities, from migration to civilization</li> <li>Why our language differs from other animal communication</li> <li>How to find a career in anthropology</li> </ul>