anthropology

Reports on the work of forensic scientists who are excavating grave sites in James Fort, in Jamestown, Virginia, to understand who lived in the Chesapeake Bay area in the 1600s and 1700s; and uncovers the lives of a teenage boy, a ship's captain, a colonial officer, an African slave girl, and others.

"Who are we? What is it about our species that sets us apart from every other living creature, past and present, on this planet? These are perennially compelling questions about human evolution and development that continue to cudgel the best brains on earth"--Back cover.

In a reimagined history of Uganda, a member of the Kintu clan unleashes a curse that follows the members of the Kintu family for centuries. Each generation must reconcile their shared curse and understand how important shared traditions are.

This authoritative guide offers readers a comprehensive look into the world of anthropology and its related sciences. The book covers the essential areas of the field, including its history. The major branches of the field are also discussed, including cultural and social anthropology as well as archaeology. It also explores the study of the discipline around the world through urban, medical, and applied anthropology. This is a perfect resource for anyone interested in world cultures and the history of different peoples.

In 1965 George Gmelch signed a contract to play professional baseball with the Detroit Tigers. He had grown up sheltered in an all-white affluent San Francisco suburb and knew little of the world outside. He came of age in baseball's minor leagues and became conscious of race and class for the first time as he traveled the United States against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, civil rights protests, and the emergence of the counterculture and he experienced the consequences of the times firsthand as he played out his career in the Jim Crow South. After his minor league experiences, George Gmelch became a well-known anthropologist.

Follow a day in the life, from wake-up to bedtime, of a young person from India.

Follow a day in the life, from wake-up to bedtime, of a young person from France.

Highlights women leaders who have made significant contributions to anthropology, overcoming barriers to training and building careers in the process.

Presents the argument that in order to ease the burden on the world's food supplies and maybe even to end world hunger, insects--the most populous creature on the planet--should become the main source of food for human beings.

A comprehensive guide to anthropology that covers the field's formation, history, and function; and describes topics relating to physical and cultural anthropology; and examines role of anthropology in the twenty-first century.