Classic Readings in Cultural Anthropology

Classic Readings in Cultural Anthropology, 4th Edition, edited by Gary Ferraro, is a concise reader featuring core historical and contemporary scholarly works. The volume gathers essential anthropological texts chosen for their lasting disciplinary contributions.

The selections are organized across eight key topics that closely align with most introductory textbooks. The reader explores foundational subjects including culture, language and communication, ecology and economics, and marriage and family.

This 2016 fourth edition added four new classic readings to the collection. In addition to core concepts, the volume addresses pressing topics such as globalization, ethnic violence, and environmental issues.