{"product_id":"anthropology-sanjay-mandavi-9798278757474","title":"Anthropology: Understanding Humans, Culture, and Civilization","description":"\u003cb\u003eAnthropology: Understanding Humans, Culture, and Civilization\u003c\/b\u003e offers a clear, comprehensive, and systematic exploration of anthropology as the science of humankind. The book is carefully structured into \u003cb\u003e20 well-organized chapters\u003c\/b\u003e that guide readers from the basic concepts of anthropology to advanced discussions on culture, society, language, evolution, archaeology, and applied practices. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning with an introduction to the meaning, scope, and holistic nature of anthropology, the book gradually explores its major branches-social, cultural, biological, linguistic, and archaeological anthropology. It provides in-depth coverage of \u003cb\u003ehuman evolution\u003c\/b\u003e, biological diversity, genetics, adaptation, and forensic studies, helping readers understand humanity from a scientific perspective. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe middle sections focus on \u003cb\u003eculture and society\u003c\/b\u003e, examining kinship, marriage, religion, economy, politics, symbolism, and social organization. Language and communication are discussed as key elements of identity and cultural continuity. The archaeology-focused chapters explain excavation techniques, dating methods, prehistoric cultures, early civilizations, classical societies, and Indian archaeological heritage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe final chapters highlight \u003cb\u003eapplied anthropology\u003c\/b\u003e, showing how anthropological knowledge is used in development programs, public health, environmental protection, disaster management, governance, and human rights advocacy in the modern world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in \u003cb\u003esimple and engaging language\u003c\/b\u003e, this book bridges theory with real-world relevance, making it an ideal companion for students, competitive exam aspirants, educators, and readers interested in understanding human diversity and civilization in a holistic manner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sanjay Mandavi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798278757474\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 374\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d","brand":"Sanjay Mandavi","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49084053192959,"sku":"9798278757474","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/anthropology-sanjay-mandavi-9798278757474","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}