Anthropology For Dummies®

Covers the latest competing theories in the fieldGet a handle on the fundamentals of biological and cultural anthropologyWhen did the first civilizations arise? How many human languages exist? The answers are found in anthropology - and this friendly guide explains its concepts in clear detail. You'll see how anthropology developed as a science, what it tells us about our ancestors, and how it can help with some of the hot-button issues our world is facing today.Discover:How anthropologists learn about the pastHumanity's earliest activities, from migration to civilizationWhy our language differs from other animal communicationHow to find a career in anthropology