The Tapestry of Culture : An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology

The most exciting thing about anthropology is that it enables the student to become acquainted with people of different cultures. The Tapestry of Culture provides the student with the basic concepts necessary to understand these different cultures while showing that cultural variations occur within certain limits. Though the forces of globalization have caused cultures of the world around us to become increasingly similar, the book shows that people nevertheless cling to ethnic identities, and their cultural distinctiveness. The tenth edition of this popular textbook incorporates new material throughout, such as ethnographic examples in every chapter; strengthened discussions of gender, transnationalism, and globalization; and more. To enhance the experience of both instructors and students, the tenth edition is accompanied by a learning package that includes an instructor's manual with outlines, key terms, discussion questions, lists of films and other resources, and more; a test bank; and a companion website. Preface 6 Acknowledgments 14 About the Authors 15 1 Anthropological Perspectives 18 2 Anthropological Methods 64 3 Language and Culture 99 4 Learning Language and Learning Culture: Culture and the Individual 135 5 Symbolic Meanings 165 6 Ties That Connect: Marriage, Family, and Kinship 196 7 Gender, Sexualities, and Age 249 8 The Economic Organization of Societies: Production, Distribution, and Consumption 282 9 Power, Politics, and Conflict 326 10 Religion and the Supernatural 368 11 Myths, Legends, and Folktales: Past, Present, and Future 409 12 Artistic Dimensions 441 13 Living/Working in the Globalized World: Colonialism, Globalization, and Development 474 14 States and Identities: Ethnicity, Race, and Nationalism 515 Epilogue 555 Glossary 557 References 572 Index 596 The most exciting thing about anthropology is that is enables the student to become acquainted with people of different cultures. The Tapestry of culture provides the student with the basic concepts necessary to understand these different cultures while showing that cultural variations occur within certain limits. Though the forces of globalization have caused cultures of the world around us to become increasingly similar, the book shows that people nevertheless cling to ethnic identities and their cultural distinctiveness Tapestry of Culture provides students with the tools needed to encounter different cultures-one of the most exciting elements of anthropology. The tenth edition incorporates new material throughout, such as ethnographic examples in every chapter; strengthened discussions of gender, transnationalism, and globalization; and more.