Through the Lens of Cultural Anthropology presents an introduction to cultural anthropology designed to engage students who are learning about the anthropological perspective for the first time. The book offers a sustained focus on language, food, and sustainability in an inclusive format that is sensitive to issues of gender, sexuality, race, and ethnicity. Integrating personal stories from her own fieldwork, Laura Tubelle de González brings her passion for transformative learning to students in a way that is both timely and thought-provoking.The second edition has been revised and updated throughout to reflect recent developments in the field. It includes further discussion of globalization, an expanded focus on Indigenous peoples in the United States and Canada, revised discussion of sexuality and gender identities across the globe, a brief introduction to the anthropology of science, and updated box features and additional discussion questions that focus on applying concepts.Beautifully illustrated with over sixty full-color images, including comics and maps, Through the Lens of Cultural Anthropology brings concepts to life in a way that resonates with student readers. The second edition is supplemented by a full suite of updated instructor and student resources. For more information, go to www.lensofculturalanthropology.com.
Laura Tubelle de González is a professor of anthropology at San Diego Miramar College.
List of IllustrationsList of BoxesAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorPrefaceNote to InstructorsNote to Students1. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology2. Studying Contemporary Culture3. Race and Ethnicity4. Language5. Food6. Economic Resources7. Marriage and Family8. Gender and Sexuality9. Politics and Power10. Supernaturalism11. Illness and Healing12. Anthropology and SustainabilityGlossaryReferencesIndex