Physical anthropology & ethnography books

This ethnography, based on a five-year field study, presents a holistic view of a nearly invisible ethnic minority...  Read More >>

Argues that understanding Asian immigration to the United States is fundamental to understanding the racialised...  Read More >>

As the political climate of the United States moves rightward, effective and visionary voices from the left become...  Read More >>

A discussion of the social implications of the OJ Simpson case. Contending that the issues in the case go far beyond...  Read More >>

This book seeks to understand the experiences of the Indochinese in Australia over twenty years.  Read More >>

An examination of the effect of racism on children and the community. This collection of essays by parents and teachers...  Read More >>

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An explanation of the phenomenon of racism throughout history is sought in this book. Carter A Wilson draws on and...  Read More >>

Using original research by a number of highly regarded specialists, this book brings together comparative materials...  Read More >>

This honest glimpse into the nature of ethnographic fieldwork, revolves around letters written by the author to...  Read More >>

An introduction to contemporary biological (physical) anthropology, this text presents concise coverage of the major...  Read More >>

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Challenging the increasingly popular argument that blacks should settle down, stop whining, and get jobs, Skin Trade...  Read More >>

Adam Kuper reframes debates about human origin and reconsiders the fundamental questions of anthropology. Balancing...  Read More >>

The Wanano Indians of the northwest Amazon have a social system that differs from those of most tropical forest...  Read More >>

What lessons can be learned for the future of early warning, early action, and preventive diplomacy? This volume...  Read More >>

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Alex Inkeles surveys various definitions of national character, tracing developments through the twentieth century....  Read More >>

By addressing questions of culture, identity and politics, 'Cartographies of Diaspora' throws new light on discussions...  Read More >>

By addressing questions of culture, identity and politics, Cartographies of Diaspora throws new light on discussions...  Read More >>

This honest glimpse into the nature of ethnographic fieldwork, revolves around letters written by the author to...  Read More >>

An analysis of both the history and future of Black oppression and Black nationalism, with a call for raised consciousness...  Read More >>

The essays collected in this volume represent exciting new directions in the study of America's landscapes. Written...  Read More >>

Designed to emulate traditional, full-sized books, the fashions of classic bookmaking -- full-color throughout,...  Read More >>

In this fascinating and timely study, Fonseca focuses particularly on the gypsies in Eastern Europe (an estimated...  Read More >>