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30-Second Anthropology

The 50 Most Important Ideas in the Study of Being Human, Each Explained in Half a Minute

Ed. Simon Underdown
Part of the 30-second series, this book summarizes 50 key ideas in paragraphs of about 300 words (with a picture) contributed by an expert in the field. The concise essays range from the evolution of humans to the development of communication and social structures and are accompanied by ‘3-second biographies’ of significant figures and an extra ‘3-minute’ section that provides further context and insight.
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Product information:
  • Publisher: Ivy
  • Year: 2018
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 160pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 236x185mm
  • ISBN: 9781782405450
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.7kg
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Who are we? What is it about our species that sets us apart from every other living creature, past and present, on this planet? These are perennially compelling questions about human evolution and development that continue to cudgel the best brains on earth. Anthropology seeks to understand the roots of our common humanity, the diversity of cultures and world-views, and the organisation of social relations and practices. If you only have 30 seconds, that is enough time - by reading this book - to meet the ancestors and master the basic ideas, personalities, controversies and future directions of the study of humankind.
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  1. 30-Second Anthropology
    30-Second Anthropology
    Ed. Simon Underdown
    RRP £14.99
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    Condition: New - Very Good