Companion Encyclopedia of Anthropology: Humanity, Culture and Social Life (Routledge World Reference)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 1168 pages
• Published by: Routledge
• Edition: 2nd Edition October 11, 2002
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0415286042
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0415286046
• Book Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 2 inches
• Weighs: 3 pounds

From Library Journal
This comprehensive and integrated three-volume encyclopedia focuses its attention on humanity, culture, and social life. The 11 articles in Part 1 deal with the origin and evolution of our species in terms of fossil hominids, tool-making behavior, language, modes of subsistence, and population studies. Of special interest is the entry on the evolution of early hominids by Phillip V. Tobias, although it is unfortunate that there is no recent contribution from Donald Johanson or Richard Leakey on this complex but essential subject in physical anthropology. Part 2's 14 articles cover a wide range of topics, including art, myth, ritual, religion, and technology. Mary LeCron Foster's entry on symbolism as the foundation of culture is especially important. Part 3 looks at the socialization of human beings and contains articles on kinship, language, social evolution, and violence. The four editorial introductions by Ingold (Univ. of Manchester) are most helpful in outlining the scope, structure, and content of this impressive reference work. Recommended for all anthropology collections, especially those in academic libraries.
- James Birx, Canisius Coll., Buffalo, N.Y.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Review
". . . this is a marvellous book and I am very happy to recommend it." -- Reference Reviews - May 6, 1994

"Recommended for all anthropology collections, especially those in academic libraries.." -- Library Journal - February 1, 1994

Ingold is a scholar with many interests and a wonderful ability to synthesize data and ideas from disparate fields. These qualities are manifest in this volumeA landmark in the documentation of anthropology.
–American Reference Books Annual, 1995

it brings together authoritative, incisive and scrupulously edited contributions.
–Times Literary Supplement, May 6, 1994

this is a marvelous book and I am very happy to recommend it.
–Reference Reviews, May 6, 1994

I recommend the Companion Encyclopedia to anyone who wants an authoritative, broad view of anthropology as it moves into the next century.
–Journal of Anthropological Research, 1998

Recommended for all anthropology collections, especially those in academic libraries.
–Library Journal, February 1, 1994 --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.