Introducing Cultural Anthropology

<p><b>"An immense help in preparing students of anthropology to engage with our global society"<br/><br/></b>"Howell and Paris have provided an introductory text for cultural anthropology that is not only well-written informative and interesting but also unique in bridging the gap between this secular discipline and Christianity. Theological excursions into subjects relevant to Christians devotional exercises for contemplating the full significance of human life in biblical terms and personal accounts of the paradoxes of the working life of Christian anthropologists are interwoven with clear and penetrating explanations of anthropological concepts. In all this the authors are faithful to both Christianity and anthropology. This book will provide much food for thought to Christians interested in discovering the value of anthropology for life ministry and practice."<br/>--<b>Eloise Hiebert Meneses</b> Eastern University; author of <i>On Knowing Humanity<br/><br/></i>"<i>Introducing Cultural Anthropology</i> deftly covers traditional anthropological themes such as culture kinship power language religion and ritual. But more importantly Howell and Paris show that anthropology is not just for intrepid missionaries or those interested in distant lands; rather because it engages human themes such as poverty and injustice gender and sexuality and race and inequality anthropology is an essential tool for understanding and contributing to our communities churches and neighborhoods. <i>Introducing Cultural Anthropology</i> is the ideal text for the thoughtful Christian classroom."<br/>--<b>Aminta Arrington</b> John Brown University<br/><br/>"I used the first edition of this book while teaching internationally diverse students in both Southern California and China. <i>Introducing Cultural Anthropology</i> is academically rigorous and well researched covering critical terms and concepts yet written in an easy-to-understand format. The additional online test banks and supplemental materials are helpful not only for students--particularly those who speak English as a second language--but also for the professor preparing to teach the material. The textbook and supplemental materials provide the foundation necessary for course preparation that focuses on the needs of students across cultures. Indeed Howell and Paris have given us a great gift. I am very excited about the second edition and the new chapter exploring medical anthropology. I have been working in the field for decades on medical issues that impact our cultures and have not found another textbook that adequately addresses this important subject. Their forward-thinking treatment of this topic and others will undoubtedly be an immense help in preparing students of anthropology and Christ-followers to engage with our global society."<br/>--<b>Dana S. Chisholm</b> author advocate and publisher Trail Media & Chisholm Family Foundation<br/><br/></p>