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The Origin of Cultures: How Individual Choices Make Cultures Change (Key Questions in Anthropology),Used
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What makes a 17yearold girl decide to wrap a bomb around her body, walk into a supermarket, and detonate it, killing herself and an 18year old girl shopping there? In this provocative and important book, renowned anthropologist W. Penn Handwerker shows that individual choices, from the fatal to the mundane, are fundamentally questions of culturewhat it is, where it comes from, and the complex ways it changes and evolves. In accessible and engaging prose, he walks readers through the process of how the human imagination produces new things, shaped by culture and experience but also constantly evolving in unpredictable ways. He shows how understanding cultural dynamics, which explain one girls decision to murder and another girls decision to shop, will help us address critical policy questions, from reducing the likelihood of terrorist attacks to responding to global epidemics and addressing climate change.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Origin of Cultures'? A: The main theme of 'The Origin of Cultures' revolves around understanding individual choices through the lens of culture, exploring how cultural dynamics influence decisions, including extreme actions like terrorism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Origin of Cultures' is W. Penn Handwerker, a renowned anthropologist.
- Q: What topics does the book address? A: The book addresses critical topics such as the evolution of culture, individual choices, policy responses to terrorism, global epidemics, and climate change.
- Q: What is the book's binding type? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Origin of Cultures' have? A: The book contains 155 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Origin of Cultures' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2012.
- Q: What condition is this book in? A: This book is in new condition.
- Q: What features are included with the purchase of this book? A: The purchase includes guaranteed packaging, same-day dispatch for orders received before noon, and a no-quibbles return policy.
- Q: Is there an edition number for this book? A: Yes, this is the first edition of 'The Origin of Cultures'.
- Q: What can readers learn from this book? A: Readers can learn about the complex interplay between culture and individual decision-making, as well as insights into addressing significant societal issues.