Cultural Anthropology in a Globalizing World

Cultural Anthropology in a Globalizing World, 4th Edition, provides an introductory examination of human societies across the globe. Published by Pearson, this textbook focuses on how world cultures interact and change within an interconnected environment.

The volume addresses fundamental principles of cultural anthropology, exploring how communities organize daily life, sustain economic practices, and maintain social institutions. It also examines cultural responses to health and domestic relationships across distinct traditions.

Designed for introductory cultural anthropology courses, the book encourages students to think critically about their own cultures while learning about others. Anthropological perspectives are presented to help readers understand contemporary global dynamics, including human mobility and development.