Anthropological Theory: An Introductory History

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How many times have you heard someone say "This is the best theory book ever!" Well, this time it is ture. This is one of the best, well rounded books I have read in a while. They give clear explanations of the theories, and then give you examples of the literature to apply it to. Their footnotes also help clarify points in the examples. I would recommend this to any serious anthropology major, or anyone interested in anthropology... Read Full Review

I bought this book as a textbook for a class of Anthropolocial Theory and Method. Except for the sociobiology section and Darwin, we read the majority of this work in class. I give this collection of original writings five stars because the commentary seems appropriate, as do the readings. I am greatful that McGee and Warms (over the objection of reviewers) inserted the E. O. Wilson material (sociobiology). I am also greatful... Read Full Review

I used this text for an upper division undergraduate course in social theory. In general, I found the selection of articles to be wise and helpful; I didn't use all of them but used more than I would from any other compilation. The book doesn't adequately cover the recent period, but no text could, and the teacher should choose her own supplements to the core texts found herein. Unlike the first reviewer, my students... Read Full Review

This is a book valuable to the upper division undergraduate and new gratuate student. The authors are very good at showing how the theory underlying anthropological ideas have developed through the writings of the greatest thinkers in different periods of history. A great benefit in this book is the extensive footnotes that are quite helpful to the reader. This text is a must for anyone interested in why anthropologists... Read Full Review