Showing titles in Anthropology

A landmark work that broke new ground in anthropology, psychology, cybernetics, and more—and remains relevant today. Gregory Bateson was a philosopher, anthropologist, photographer, naturalist, and poet, as well as the husband and collaborator of Margaret Mead. In 1972, he published this...

In a series of fast-paced essays, Leaky Aqueducts, War Pigeons, and Mystery Cults answers 36 questions that ancient historian Garrett Ryan has been asked in the classroom and through his popular YouTube channel ToldinStone. As in the previous books in Ryan's fun and fascinating series, the emphasis is on the curious details of daily life in the classical world.

The ultimate guide for the student encountering anthropology for the first time, Anthropology: The Basics explains and explores anthropological concepts and themes. In this immensely readable book, Peter A. Metcalf makes large and complex topics both accessible and enjoyable, arguing that the...

Walter J. Ong's classic work provides a fascinating insight into the social effects of oral, written, printed, and electronic technologies, and their impact on philosophical, theological, scientific, and literary thought. This thirtieth anniversary edition—coinciding with Ong's centenary...

A wondrous, eye-opening exploration of the way symbiotic relationships connect all living things. "Absolutely enthralling. I was hooked from the first sentence." —Bill Bryson, author of A Short History of Nearly Everything and The Body Everything on Earth hinges on relationships: animals and...

You know when you’re in a Football City. The murals, the billboards, the graffiti, the colours on the bars and pubs. No two football cities are the same. That cross on the club badge, commemorating a 1st century fisherman martyr (Ajax). The ‘cemetery’ of graves dedicated to the club’s...

'The twenty-first century’s counterpart to Hobbes’s Leviathan’ EMMANUELE COCCIA What has happened to the nation-state? From a prizewinning writer, After Nations offers a sweeping history of this most unquestioned of modern structures and a bold speculation about its future. Until recently...

A stunning account of a colossal wildfire and a panoramic exploration of the rapidly changing relationship between fire and humankind from the award-winning, best-selling author of The Tiger and The Golden Spruce “Riveting, spellbinding, astounding on every page…Captures the majesty and...

"Memory-whisperer" Lynne Kelly takes the ground-breaking research shared in her bestselling book The Memory Code, and reveals how anyone can put traditional memory methods into practice today to memorise anything they want. Introducing the best memory techniques humans have ever devised, she...

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In Sapiens, he explored our past. In Homo Deus, he looked to our future. Now, one of the world’s most innovative thinkers explores what it means to be human in an age of bewilderment. “Fascinating . . . a crucial global conversation about how to take on the...

New York Times Bestseller Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman's work changes the national dialogue. Beyond their bestselling books, you know them from commentary and features in the New York Times, CNN, NPR, Time, Newsweek, Wired, New York, and more. E-mail, Facebook, and Twitter accounts are filled...

A sweeping and original history of the Anglo-Saxons by national bestselling author Marc Morris. Sixteen hundred years ago Britain left the Roman Empire and swiftly fell into ruin. Grand cities and luxurious villas were deserted and left to crumble, and civil society collapsed into chaos. Into...

It’s part of human nature to test our limits. But what happens when this part comes to define us? When Jenny Valentish wrote a memoir about addiction in 2017, she noticed that people who treated drug-taking like an Olympic sport would often hurl themselves into a pursuit such as marathon...

“Should stand for years as the definitive history of New Orleans’s first century.” ―Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post This is the story of a city that shouldn’t exist. In the seventeenth century, what is now America’s most beguiling metropolis was nothing more than a swamp: prone to...

¿Cómo ha moldeado la conciencia de la muerte nuestra manera de vivir y creer? ¿Qué relación existe entre los rituales funerarios y la idea del más allá? ¿Qué dicen nuestros muertos sobre quiénes somos? Desde los primeros enterramientos prehistóricos hasta la negación contemporánea...

Trace the awe-inspiring evolutionary science of how vulnerable apes survived brutal climate shifts to conquer the Earth. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this immersive historical journey transports you across deep time. Experience the relentless drive of natural selection as early...

Unlock the hidden evolutionary science behind your daily decisions, revealing how ancient biology drives modern psychology. Perfect for an intellectual morning commute, this thought-provoking journey demystifies why we form specific relationships, handle risks, and navigate complex social...

Explore the architecture of human belief through the ancient mythology and sacred rituals that shape our modern world. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this immersive journey blends anthropology and narrative storytelling. You will understand exactly why humanity relies on divine...

Master the hidden social dynamics of everyday life with this lively guide to human behavior and embodied culture. Whether you are commuting through a crowded city, scrolling past online challenges, or sitting at a family dinner, every human action is a stage waiting to be analyzed. Satisfy your...

Master the psychology of decision-making and rewire your brain to break bad habits and drive purposeful behavior. Whether you are seeking intense focus during your morning commute or striving to decode complex relationship dynamics, this exploration of behavioral science delivers immediate...