Social Anthropology and Human Origins

by Alan Barnard

Book Overview

The study of human origins is one of the most fascinating branches of anthropology. Yet it has rarely been considered by social or cultural anthropologists, who represent the largest subfield of the discipline. In this powerful study Alan Barnard aims to bridge this gap. Barnard argues that social anthropological theory has much to contribute to our understanding of human evolution, including changes in technology, subsistence and exchange, family...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521749298
• ISBN13: 9780521749299
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"