Introduction To Cultural Ecology
by E. N. Anderson /
2013 / English / PDF
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All peoples and cultures face environmental issues—but
as this accessible text shows, how they respond to such issues
varies widely around the world and across human history.
All peoples and cultures face environmental issues—but
as this accessible text shows, how they respond to such issues
varies widely around the world and across human history.Introduction to Cultural
Ecology
Introduction to Cultural
Ecology,
,Third
Edition
Third
Edition, familiarizes students with the foundations of
the field and provides a framework for exploring what other
cultures can teach us about human/environment
relationships.
, familiarizes students with the foundations of
the field and provides a framework for exploring what other
cultures can teach us about human/environment
relationships.Drawing on both biological and cultural approaches, the
authors first cover basic principles of cultural anthropology,
environmental studies, and human biological adaptations to the
environment. They then consider environmental concerns within the
context of diverse means of making a living, from hunting and
gathering to modern industrial societies; detailed case studies add
depth and breadth to the discussion.
Drawing on both biological and cultural approaches, the
authors first cover basic principles of cultural anthropology,
environmental studies, and human biological adaptations to the
environment. They then consider environmental concerns within the
context of diverse means of making a living, from hunting and
gathering to modern industrial societies; detailed case studies add
depth and breadth to the discussion.
