Explores the vital connection between anthropology and literature, demonstrating how cultural understanding enhances reading and writing.
Provides readers and writers with tools to analyze literary texts through an anthropological lens, considering factors like culture, power, and identity.
Features a diverse range of literary examples from various cultures and time periods, enriching understanding of human experiences.
Offers practical writing guidance, helping students develop their own analytical and interpretive skills.
* Updated seventh edition incorporates current scholarship and contemporary issues, ensuring relevance for today's readers and writers.