Conformity and Conflict: Readings in Cultural Anthropology - Softcover

James P. Spradley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0673523128 ISBN 13: 9780673523129

Publisher: Harpercollins College Div, 1994

Synopsis

This updated reader now includes a balance of classic and contemporary selections, all written by distinguished anthropologists. The previous editions' features are still present - including a clear, traditional organization, articles on both non-Western and Western societies, broad theoretical representations and helpful pedagogy. New to this edition are 16 topical articles on such topics as the impact of television on culture, women and work across cultures, differences in the ways boys and girls learn to communicate, managing child death in Brazil, birth as ritual in America, gypsies and health care, and an update on Gmelch's article on magic in baseball.

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From the Back Cover:

An ideal complement to standard anthropology texts or as a stand-alone reader, Conformity and Conflict continues to offer an in-depth look at anthropology as a powerful way to study human behavior and events.The articles cover a broad range of theoretical perspectives and demonstrate basic anthropological concepts. The tenth edition retains the accessibility of the previous editions: a combination of professionalism and readability in selections; the view that anthropology provides perspective on experience; and a carefully integrated organization. Presents balanced coverage of non-Western and Western cultures (including American) so readers can make their own cultural comparisons and see the relevance of anthropology to their lives. Contains articles that reflect interesting topics while illustrating key concepts and theories. Organizes selections based on traditional topics such as Language and Communication, Economic Systems, Kinship and Family, and Religion. Includes key terms and discussion of many basic anthropological definitions in the part introductions. Provides review questions at the end of each article. Retains the maps, providing readers with a way to locate the societies discussed in the book. For anyone interested in cultural anthropology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins College Div
• Publication date: 1994
• ISBN 10: 0673523128
• ISBN 13: 9780673523129
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512