An Introduction to Holistic Anthropology

John Forrest , Badger Forrest-Blincoe 지음

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Combines anthropology’s four subfields to explore what it means to be human Introduction to Holistic Anthropology invites students to rediscover anthropology as Franz Boas once envisioned it — a unified discipline that integrates biological, historical, linguistic, and cultural perspectives to understand human diversity and commonality. In contrast to the fragmented state of the field today, where sub-disciplines often operate in isolation, this innovative textbook emphasizes a holistic approach that encourages readers to see the connections between different aspects of human life. John Forrest and Badger Forrest-Blincoe confront the challenge of making sense of anthropology’s “post-everything” landscape by shifting the focus from what anthropology is not to what it can be: a rigorous, integrative inquiry into the many dimensions of human existence. Drawing on decades of combined teaching and research experience across six continents, the authors explore anthropology’s enduring questions about human nature, cultural variation, and the interplay of biology and learning. This book challenges students to consider how anthropologists build knowledge, where disagreements arise, and how the very foundations of the discipline can be contested and conceptualized. Offering an accessible yet comprehensive framework that prompts learners to think across disciplinary boundaries, Introduction to Holistic Anthropology: Addresses the fragmentation of the discipline and offers strategies for reconnecting its branches Draws on fieldwork and teaching experience spanning six continents Frames key questions in clear and engaging language for those new to the subject Fosters analytical thinking and respectful debate Highlights anthropology’s relevance to contemporary global issues and intercultural understanding Supports interdisciplinary thinking that connects anthropology to other fields of study

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List of Illustrations xiList of Tables xivAbout the Authors xvAbout the Companion Website xix Introduction 1 1 Anthropologies 3Definitions 3Franz Boas 5Boas and Holism 6Academic Disciplines 8Holistic Anthropology 9 2 Human Diversity 12Genetic Inheritance: The Passing of Genes from One Generation to the Next 15Epigenetic Inheritance: The Process of External Factors Causing Heritable Genetic Changes in the Successive Generation of Organisms 16Behavioral Inheritance: The Transfer of Behavioral Actions and Knowledge to Successive Generations 16Symbolic Inheritance: The Passing Down of Symbols, Beliefs, and Worldviews Between Generations 16Human Biological Evolution 17Human Genetics 17Biological Variation 20Linguistic Variation 23Technological Variation 24Cultural Universals 25Conclusion 28 3 Worldviews and Narratives 29Definitions 29Sentience and Ideology 32Narratives and Worldview 34Visual Narratives 36Landscapes and Worldview 39Anthropological Worldview Narratives 40Change in Worldview 43 4 The Human Body 44Definitions of the Body 44Types of Bodies 46Anatomy and Physiology 46Bodily Vulnerabilities 47Disability 50Metaphorical Bodies 51Embodiment 52Performance Theory: Bodies and Identity 52Phenomenology and Embodiment 53Bioarcheological and Paleoanthropological Data 54Body Modification and Adornments 56Non-verbal Communication 57Non-human Primates 57Human Non-verbal Communication and Gesture 58Conclusion: The Three Body Problem 59 5 Domestication of Plants and Animals 60Foraging 60Domestication 64 6 Nutrition 77Digestion 77Food Choices and Taboos 78Food as a Social Object 82Table Manners 83The L

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저자(글) John Forrest

저자(글) Badger Forrest-Blincoe