How to Think Like an Anthropologist Paperback – June 18, 2019

This is a great book for an overview of anthropology without getting tied up in jargon. Whle medical science studies the general trughs about how humans work this book presents the differences and gets us thinking about the orgins of those differences.

I'm a graduate student in Anthropology (undergrad degree was also in Anthropology). I appreciate Engelke's plain language approach to discussing the field of anthropology in a way that weaves the past into a discussion of contemporary concerns. In particular, I appreciate his inclusion of wider array of voices than the usual Great White Man. If I ever achieve my dream of teaching Anthropology at the local community college, I would definitely use this as my textbook. For further accessible anthropological reading, I recommend Grant McCracken's Chief Culture Officer.

The pages are so thick and nice. I wouldn’t read the actual content had it not been required but felt the quality alone was worth the price. Great for annotating

Clear, comprehensive and a fun read. Gives you an appreciation for the study of anthropology. Could easily be a 101 level college text book or a general introduction for the everyday serious reader. Top notch.

Arrived on time and as described. Thank you.

This book really is a book written by an anthropologist for other anthropolists. I am a lawyer with a background in finance. Finance and law are both different and helpful ways of looking and thinking about the world. I felt that adding an antropological lense would be helpful. I wasn't looking for a complete intro to anthropology but the author does not really introduce a topic before diving into to competing philosophies and high-level theories. So, unless you are already an anthropologist, or an upper-level anthropology student, I would pass on this book. Similarly, I don't think this book would be helpful to younger people trying to decide whether to study anthropology. Otherwise, the book seems to be well-written, researched, and edited.

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