{"product_id":"coming-full-circle-rediscovering-ancient-wisdom-for-the-modern-world-through-cultural-anthropology-9781516594351","title":"Coming Full Circle: Rediscovering Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World through Cultural Anthropology","description":"\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a collection of insightful, scholarly articles, \u003cem\u003eComing Full Circle: Rediscovering Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World through Cultural Anthropology\u003c\/em\u003eencourages students to think critically and challenge their views of \"the modern world\" and \"indigenous societies.\" The text focuses on questioning Western cultural assumptions and recognizing the value of traditional societies. It also urges students to thoughtfully consider cultures in terms of sustainability and the well-being of their members. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The book is organized into eight chapters that each contain an introduction to the topic, key terms, thought exercises, and carefully selected readings. The initial chapter introduces students to the field of anthropology and discusses why it's studied and how it applies to our daily lives. Additional chapters explore our place in the environment, social organization and identity, belief systems and rituals, and the factors that influence peace and violence. Students learn about health and well-being, science and traditional wisdom, and social movements that propel us forward. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Designed to introduce students to the discipline through an enlightening exploration of culture, \u003cem\u003eComing Full Circle\u003c\/em\u003e is an exemplary resource for foundational undergraduate courses in anthropology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKristi Arford\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professor of anthropology and the chairperson of the Behavioral Sciences Department at Northern Essex Community College, where she teaches courses in cultural anthropology, sociology, archaeological site explorations, sex and gender, and world religions. She also teaches cultural anthropology courses at North Shore Community College. Professor Arford earned her master's degree in anthropology from New Mexico State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12673602\"\u003eKristi Arford\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cognella Academic Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/10\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 296\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.62d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781516594351\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1516594355\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-EDU\"\u003eEducation\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-EDU029000\"\u003eTeaching | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Cognella Academic Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44433249206509,"sku":"9781516594351","price":136.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_3dfe78b3-dc20-4961-96b7-90aff3fd14b5.jpg?v=1700060675","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/coming-full-circle-rediscovering-ancient-wisdom-for-the-modern-world-through-cultural-anthropology-9781516594351","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}