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China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power China Wakes: The Struggle for the Soul of a Rising Power
by Nicholas D Kristof

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The definitive book on China's uneasy transformation into an economic and political superpower by two Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporters. An insightful and thought-provoking analysis of daily life in China, China Wakes is an exemplary work... (read more)

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Adventures in Fugawiland! : a Computerized Simulation in Archaeology / With CD-rom (3RD 02 Edition) Adventures in Fugawiland! : a Computerized Simulation in Archaeology / With CD-rom (3RD 02 Edition)
by T. Douglas Price

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This computer program and workbook package introduces students to the fundamentals of archaeological research by allowing them to simulate fieldwork experiences. In the simulation, students see a map of hypothetical prehistoric sites, choose sites to... (read more)

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Introduction To Forensic Anthropology (3RD 08 Edition) Introduction To Forensic Anthropology (3RD 08 Edition)
by Steven Byers

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'Introduction to Forensic Anthropology Third Edition Steven N. Byers (University of New Mexico-Valencia)     Overview: Comprehensive and engaging, Byers’s Introduction to Forensic Anthropology, Third Edition uses thoughtful pedagogy to... (read more)

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Encyclopedia of Contemporary French Culture Encyclopedia of Contemporary French Culture
by Alex Hughes

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In over 700 alphabetical entries on key aspects of French culture since 1945, this groundbreaking work provides valuable in-depth information on topics which traditional reference works often neglect. Reflecting the growth of cross-disciplinary concerns,... (read more)

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Identity and Agency in Cultural Worlds (98 Edition) Identity and Agency in Cultural Worlds (98 Edition)
by Dorothy Holland

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This landmark book addresses the central problem in anthropological theory today: the paradox that humans are products of social discipline yet producers of remarkable improvisation. Synthesizing theoretical contributions by Vygotsky, Bakhtin and... (read more)

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Contributions to the Study of Anthropology, #27: Occupation and Class Consciousness in America Contributions to the Study of Anthropology, #27: Occupation and Class Consciousness in America
by Douglas M Eichar

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Eichar begins by establishing theoretical distinctions relating to "occupation" and "class." He next looks at basic job characteristics and examines occupational self-direction and its relation to class consciousness. From a review of recent literature... (read more)

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In the Beginning : Introduction To Archaeology (11TH 05 Edition) In the Beginning : Introduction To Archaeology (11TH 05 Edition)
by Brian Fagan

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This comprehensive narrative uses an international perspective throughout while outlining the basic principles, methods, and theoretical approaches of modern archaeology. It gives readers a basic grounding on the subject, the career opportunities it... (read more)

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Investigating Culture : Experiential Introduction To Anthropology (04 Edition) Investigating Culture : Experiential Introduction To Anthropology (04 Edition)
by Carol Delaney

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Investigating Culture: An Experiential Introduction to Anthropology offers an innovative approach to understanding culture as a constructed phenomenon open to investigation of its implicit premises and explicit forms.... (read more)

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Mirror for Humanity (5TH 07 - Old Edition) Mirror for Humanity (5TH 07 - Old Edition)
by Conrad Phillip Kottak

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Written by a prominent scholar in the field, this concise, up-to-date introduction to cultural anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics with contemporary changes in the field. Since no single or monolithic theoretical perspective orients... (read more)

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Cultural Anthropology - With CD (11TH 06 - Old Edition) Cultural Anthropology - With CD (11TH 06 - Old Edition)
by Conrad Phillip Kottak

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The new edition of Kottak?s best selling text for cultural anthropology emphasizes anthropology's integrated and comparative nature with "Bringing It All Together" essays that show how anthropology's sub-fields and dimensions combine to interpret and... (read more)

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Anthropology the Exploration of Human Di Anthropology the Exploration of Human Di
by Conrad Phill Kottak

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This careful revision of one of the best-selling General Anthropology texts available now features vastly expanded coverage of physical anthropology and archaeology. This serves to make Kottak the most balanced introduction to the four fields of... (read more)

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Religion and Culture (2ND 08 Edition) Religion and Culture (2ND 08 Edition)
by Raymond Scupin

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This book is an easy-to-read resource focusing on the interrelationship of religious traditions and particular cultural contexts, including the political economy. It demonstrates the connection between social structure, class, caste, gender, ethnicity... (read more)

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National Identity, Popular Culture and Everyday Life National Identity, Popular Culture and Everyday Life
by Tim Edensor

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The Millennium Dome, Braveheart and Rolls Royce cars. How do cultural icons reproduce and transform a sense of national identity? How does national identity vary across time and space, how is it contested, and what has been the impact of globalization... (read more)

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One Man's Castle: Clarence Darrow in Defense of the American Dream One Man's Castle: Clarence Darrow in Defense of the American Dream
by Phyllis Vine

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In this buried chapter of American history, a nearly forgotten case of famed attorney Clarence Darrow comes hauntingly to the surface. In 1925 the NAACP approached Darrow to defend Ossian Sweet -- a highly respected black doctor who, after integrating an... (read more)

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Skull Wars: Kennewick Man, Archaeology, and the Battle for Native American Identity Skull Wars: Kennewick Man, Archaeology, and the Battle for Native American Identity
by David Thomas

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The 1996 discovery, near Kennewick, Washington, of a 9,000-year-old Caucasoid skeleton brought more to the surface than bones. The explosive controversy and resulting lawsuit also raised a far more fundamental question: Who owns history? Many Indians see... (read more)

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In Search of the Indo-Europeans: Language, Archaeology and Myth In Search of the Indo-Europeans: Language, Archaeology and Myth
by J P Mallory

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With the skill of a forensic scientist, Dr. Mallory traces the immediate origins of each of the Indo-European peoples of Europe and Asia. By comparing their languages he demonstrates their common cultural heritage, and through the technique of... (read more)

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Archaeology of Syria : From Complex Hunter-gatherers To Early Urban Societies (04 Edition) Archaeology of Syria : From Complex Hunter-gatherers To Early Urban Societies (04 Edition)
by M.m.g. Akkermans

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A unique review of the archaeology of Syria from the Paleolithic period to 300 BC.... (read more)

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Study of Culture (3RD 05 Edition) Study of Culture (3RD 05 Edition)
by L.l. Langness

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In this update of the 1987 and 1974 editions, Langness (anthropology, psychiatry, U. of California, Los Angeles) introduces the study of a ubiquitous concept in the social sciences that is a only a century old. With liberal quotes from cultural... (read more)

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Living on Islands Living on Islands
by Neil Morris

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Since the dawn of civilization, human-kind has managed to overcome natural obstacles and live in a wide array of environments. From high in the mountains, to the shores of flooding seas, to scorching deserts, Where People Live uses engaging photos and... (read more)

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A Brief History of Archaeology A Brief History of Archaeology
by Brian M. Fagan

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This brief but comprehensive book tells the story of how archaeology changed from a romantic adventure into a science. Its vivid narrative combines tales of archaeological discovery with the changing social conditions and theoretical perspectives that... (read more)

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