Abstract

Demonstrate the nature of culture and its influence on people’s lives.

For over 40 years, the best-selling Conformity and Conflict has brought together original readings and cutting edge research alongside classic works as a powerful way to study human behavior and events.

Its readings cover a broad range of theoretical perspectives and demonstrate basic anthropological concepts.  The Fourteenth Edition incorporates successful articles from past editions and fresh ideas from the field to show fascinating perspectives on the human experience.

Teaching and Learning Experience

• Personalize Learning - MyAnthroLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals.

• Improve Critical Thinking - Articles, article introductions and review questions encourage students to examine their assumptions, discern hidden values, evaluate evidence, assess their conclusions, and more!

• Engage Students - Section parts, key terms, maps, a glossary and subject index all spark student interest and illustrate the reader’s main points with examples and visuals from daily life. 

• Support Instructors - Teaching your course just got easier!  You can create a Customized Text or use our Instructor’s Manual, Electronic “MyTest” Test Bank or PowerPoint Presentation Slides.  Additionally, Conformity and Conflict’s part introductions parallel the basic concepts taught in introductory courses — which allow the book to be used alone as a reader or in conjunction with a main text.

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