Human Culture

Human Culture: Highlights of Cultural Anthropology, 3rd Edition, by Carol Ember, is a textbook published by Pearson. The volume provides a scientific and comprehensive introduction to cultural anthropology, examining how and why human cultures vary across space and time.

Coverage explores the primary variations found across human societies. Readers investigate differences in kinship structures, economic practices, political organizations, and religious traditions, while evaluating the significance of these diverse arrangements.

The work also examines contemporary social problems and considers how anthropology can be applied to address them. To support study, chapter learning objectives correspond directly to chapter summary materials.