Anthropology: The Human Challenge

Anthropology: The Human Challenge, 15th Edition, presents a holistic overview of anthropology to examine human life across the globe. Published by Cengage Learning, the textbook explores the diverse ways populations confront the challenges of survival and adaptation.

Key themes address the interplay between biological factors and cultural practices in shaping human behavior. In addition, the text investigates how ongoing processes of globalization affect diverse cultures and communities worldwide.

The authors support their discussions with conceptual frameworks, photographic evidence, illustrative examples, and anthropological research gathered from dispersed field locations.