Anthropology Matters, Third Edition

Shirley A. Fedorak has taught at the University of Saskatchewan and the American College of Cairo. She is the author of a number of textbooks including Global Issues: A Cross-Cultural Perspective (2013), and Pop Culture: The Culture of Everyday Life (2009). She now lives in Penang, Malaysia where she continues to write.

• Thematic Guide to ContentAuthor ProfileAcknowledgmentsOrganization of the TextIntroductionPart One: How Does Anthropology Work?1. What Are the Challenges in Ethnographic Fieldwork, and How Is Ethnographic Research Changing?2. Of What Use Is Anthropology in the Business World?3. What Roles Do Anthropologists Play in Language Retention and Revitalization, and Are Heritage Languages an Endangered Species?Part Two: Why Does Anthropology Matter?4. Is Globalization and Transnational Mobility Fuelling Modern-Day Slavery?5. What Are the Underlying Reasons for Ethnic and Sectarian Conflict?6.  How Does Body Image Affect Self-Esteem, Well-Being, and Identity?7. Is Female Circumcision a Violation of Human Rights or a Cherished Cultural Tradition?8. What Are the Socio-economic, Religious, and Political Implications of Same-Sex Marriage and Changing Family Structure?9. Is Social Media Changing and Reshaping Culture?10. Does the Global Community Have a Moral Responsibility to Assist Displaced Persons?11. What Benefits Do NGOs Provide Developing Countries, and How Can Their Presence Generate New Challenges?12. Is the Practice of Purdah and Veiling Oppressive to Women or an Expression of Their Identity?ConclusionGlossaryReferencesSourcesIndex