Haviland et al's streamlined market leading text presents cultural anthropology in vivid, accessible terms that shows students how the field is relevant to understanding the complex world around them. The authors present the fundamental concepts from a holistic perspective using three unifying themes to frame the text: the varied ways humans face the challenges of existence, the connections between culture and biology in shaping human beliefs and behavior, and the impact of globalization on peoples and cultures around the world. They also integrate coverage of race, class, gender, and...