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Encyclopedia of Anthropology (5 Volume Set)

By H. James Birx

Book information

Publisher
Inc, Sage Publications
Year
2005
ISBN
9780761930297, 0761930299
LCC
GN11 .E63 2006
Open Library ID
OL22615075M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
117 MB (123055717 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
2610\2610
Scanned
yes
Time added
2010-06-26 00:49:36

Description

This five-volume Encyclopedia of Anthropology is a unique collection of over 1,000 entries that focuses on topics in physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and applied anthropology. Also included are relevant articles on geology, paleontology, biology, evolution, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and theology. The contributions are authored by over 250 internationally renowned experts, professors, and scholars from some of the most distinguished museums, universities, and institutes in the world. Special attention is given to human evolution, primate behavior, genetics, ancient civilizations, sociocultural theories, and the value of human language for symbolic communication.

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