{"product_id":"anthropology-the-basics-paperback","title":"Anthropology: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePeter Metcalf\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate guide for the student encountering anthropology for the first time, \u003cem\u003eAnthropology: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e explains and explores anthropological concepts and themes. In this immensely readable book, Peter Metcalf makes large and complex topics both accessible and enjoyable, arguing that the issues anthropology deals with are all around us, in magazines and newspapers and on television. He tackles topics such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is anthropology?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow the issues of anthropology arise in everyday life.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can we distinguish cultural differences from physical ones?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat is culture anyway?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow do anthropologists study culture?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are the key theories and approaches used today?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow has the discipline changed over time?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecolonizing anthropology.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to this edition are a reframing of gender and feminist theory, discussions of queer anthropology, as well as an entirely new chapter on decolonizing anthropology. This student-friendly text provides an overview of the fundamental principles of anthropology and is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to learn more about this fascinating subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Metcalf\u003c\/strong\u003e is Professor of Anthropology at the University of Virginia. His recent publications include \u003cem\u003eThey Lie, We Lie: Getting on with Anthropology\u003c\/em\u003e (2002) and \u003cem\u003eThe Anthropology of Religion\u003c\/em\u003e (2023).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 238\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.52 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 27, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53878594306355,"sku":"9781032756899","price":53.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/49k83SEaKK9781032756899.webp?v=1787199791","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/anthropology-the-basics-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}