A Guide to Anthropology: Definitions and Brief Overviews

Provides brief discussions of terms in physical and cultural anthropology as well as related terms in archaeology, biological anthropology, and linguistics. Brief biographies of major anthropologists are also included.

This handbook defines key concepts, explores the evolution of each concept, and leads the researcher to key sources. Especially useful when tracking down the significance and influence of and idea in the field.

Topics covered include terms in cultural anthropology, regions, major figures in the field, and schools of thought. The evolution of each topic is examined through history.

Provides articles on the intellectual history of the field, including entries on subdisciplines, national research traditions, influential scholars, sites, and subjects such as aryanism, health and disease, and forensic anthropology.