American Government and Politics Today: The Essentials 2008

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Cultural Anthropology: An Applied Perspective

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Cengage Advantage Books: Humanity: An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (with InfoTrac®)

Written specifically for students on a budget, this Cengage Advantage Books edition of Peoples and Bailey's HUMANITY AN INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY. Using stories and a clear writing style, this edition delivers a comprehensive introduction to anthropology as well as the cultural information you need to know in the 21st century. You'll explore recent issues involving marriage, population growth, hunger, and the survival of indigenous cultures. In the process, Peoples and Bailey emphasize the diversity of humanity and reveal why an appreciation and tolerance of cultural differences is critical in the modern world. Plus, this volume includes InfoTrac College Edition, which lets you search more than 18 million articles with just a click of the mouse.