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 We, the Alien An Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
Paul Bohannan
We, The Alien is a genuine attempt by the author to do something different with the presentation of cultural anthropology. It is devoted to the idea that cultural anthropology an important topic for all individuals to explore because it provides a means for people to gain new insights about themselves and to stretch their imaginations. The book’s approachable, humanistic discussions offer different points of view. Students can examine their own and other cultures from the outside looking in. The goal of the book is to promote ethnographic insight. The author, a widely respected senior anthropologist whose earlier books established the standards of relevance, readability, and professional concern, introduces all the primary subfields of anthropology as well as areas of specialization with a quiet tone of authority that is both personal and inspiring.
 $38.95 list, 344 pages 10-digit ISBN: 0-88133-637-8 13-digit ISBN: 978-0-88133-637-5 © 1992 Teacher’s Manual available
“This text offers a fresh look at topics we have been used to treating as mundane. It is the type of text needed to excite the young students of today!” —Vaughn Bryant, Texas A&M University
“It is a truly innovative and sensitive text. Bohannan should be congratulated for placing anthropology in the real world by avoiding the ingrained national and ideological biases too frequently observed in other texts.” —Reza Fazel, University of Massachusetts, Boston
“The first textbook that we finished cover-to-cover in class! Many new ideas. Good photos. A pleasure to use.” —Lynn Flint, Western Connecticut State University
“Confidently written. Commanding knowledge of the subject matter.” —Jon Huer, University of North Carolina, Wilmington
“One of the most engaging and pedagogically sound introductory textbooks in cultural anthropology.” —P. A. Pequeno, Rollins College
“Excellent, unorthodox treatment! A sensational introduction to cultural anthropology.” —Joe Goldblatt, The Goldblatt Company
“A superb introductory book in cultural anthropology: lucid, informative, and stimulating. The author should be commended.” —Jihchang Hsieh, Columbia University
“Excellent and original. His invoking of specific principles at the outset of each chapter is a very good idea.” —Gerald Erchak, Skidmore College
“I’ve liked the unconventional, hip tone and
look of this book since I first saw it.” —John Omohundro, SUNY Potsdam Table of Contents
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