Kottak, Conrad Phillip
Overview
| Works: | 130 works in 601 publications in 4 languages and 9,256 library holdings |
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| Genres: | History Textbooks Abstracts |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Author of introduction, Other |
| Classifications: | GN316, 306 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Conrad Phillip Kottak
Anthropology : the exploration of human diversity by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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95 editions published between 1974 and 2012 in English and held by 1,415 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the five subdisciplines of anthropology: cultural, physical, archaeological, anthropological linguistics and applied anthropology. The special theme of this edition is "Preserving Cultural Diversity in the Face of Globalization."
95 editions published between 1974 and 2012 in English and held by 1,415 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An introduction to the five subdisciplines of anthropology: cultural, physical, archaeological, anthropological linguistics and applied anthropology. The special theme of this edition is "Preserving Cultural Diversity in the Face of Globalization."
Prime-time society : an anthropological analysis of television and culture by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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17 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in English and held by 876 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Supplement for introductory cultural anthropology courses taken in the freshman year; also appropriate for courses in field work/field methods, world cultures, applied anthropology, Latin American studies, communications, sociology. * Comparative study (U.S. and Brazil) of television's social and cultural effects on human behavior. * Focuses on group behavior as well as the individual, and examines the phenomena of 'TV conditioned behavior'. --Publisher
17 editions published between 1990 and 2016 in English and held by 876 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Supplement for introductory cultural anthropology courses taken in the freshman year; also appropriate for courses in field work/field methods, world cultures, applied anthropology, Latin American studies, communications, sociology. * Comparative study (U.S. and Brazil) of television's social and cultural effects on human behavior. * Focuses on group behavior as well as the individual, and examines the phenomena of 'TV conditioned behavior'. --Publisher
Mirror for humanity : a concise introduction to cultural anthropology by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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48 editions published between 1996 and 2018 in English and held by 833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Written by a prominent scholar in the field, this concise, up-to-date introduction to cultural anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics with contemporary changes in the field. Since no single or monolithic theoretical perspective orients this book, instructors with a wide range of views and approaches can use it effectively. The combination of brevity and readability make Mirror for humanity a perfect match for cultural anthropology courses that use readings or ethnographies along with a main text
48 editions published between 1996 and 2018 in English and held by 833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Written by a prominent scholar in the field, this concise, up-to-date introduction to cultural anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics with contemporary changes in the field. Since no single or monolithic theoretical perspective orients this book, instructors with a wide range of views and approaches can use it effectively. The combination of brevity and readability make Mirror for humanity a perfect match for cultural anthropology courses that use readings or ethnographies along with a main text
Assault on paradise : social change in a Brazilian village by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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12 editions published between 1983 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1983 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 731 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Researching American culture : a guide for student anthropologists(
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11 editions published between 1982 and 1995 in English and Undetermined and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1982 and 1995 in English and Undetermined and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On being different : diversity and multiculturalism in the North American mainstream by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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16 editions published between 1998 and 2016 in English and held by 484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Publisher description for On being different : diversity and multiculturalism in the North American mainstream / Conrad Phillip Kottak, Kathryn A. Kozaitis. On Being Different provides an up-to-date, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary account of diversity and multiculturalism in the United States and Canada. Kottak and Kozaitis clarify essential issues, themes, and topics in the study of diversity, including ethnicity, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. The book also presents an original theory of multiculturalism, showing how human agency and culture work to organize and change society. The authors use rich and varied ethnographic examples, from North America and abroad, to help students apply the material to their own lives, and thus gain a better understanding of diversity and multiculturalism
16 editions published between 1998 and 2016 in English and held by 484 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Publisher description for On being different : diversity and multiculturalism in the North American mainstream / Conrad Phillip Kottak, Kathryn A. Kozaitis. On Being Different provides an up-to-date, comprehensive, and interdisciplinary account of diversity and multiculturalism in the United States and Canada. Kottak and Kozaitis clarify essential issues, themes, and topics in the study of diversity, including ethnicity, religion, gender, and sexual orientation. The book also presents an original theory of multiculturalism, showing how human agency and culture work to organize and change society. The authors use rich and varied ethnographic examples, from North America and abroad, to help students apply the material to their own lives, and thus gain a better understanding of diversity and multiculturalism
The past in the present : history, ecology, and cultural variation in highland Madagascar by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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10 editions published between 1980 and 1981 in English and held by 436 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
10 editions published between 1980 and 1981 in English and held by 436 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Media and middle class moms : images and realities of work and family by
Lara Descartes(
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10 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Written by nationally recognized anthropologists Conrad P. Kottak and Lara Descartes, this ethnography of largely white, middle class families in a town in the Midwest explores the role that the media play in influencing how those families cope with everyday work/family issues. The book insightfully reports that families struggle with, and make, work/family decisions based largely on the images and ideas they receive from media sources, though they strongly deny being so influenced."--Jacket
10 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 382 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Written by nationally recognized anthropologists Conrad P. Kottak and Lara Descartes, this ethnography of largely white, middle class families in a town in the Midwest explores the role that the media play in influencing how those families cope with everyday work/family issues. The book insightfully reports that families struggle with, and make, work/family decisions based largely on the images and ideas they receive from media sources, though they strongly deny being so influenced."--Jacket
Madagascar : society and history by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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9 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 262 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Window on humanity : a concise introduction to anthropology by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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22 editions published between 2005 and 2017 in English and held by 239 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a balanced introduction to core topics in the four subfields of general anthropology - physical anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology - as well as contemporary changes in the field
22 editions published between 2005 and 2017 in English and held by 239 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides a balanced introduction to core topics in the four subfields of general anthropology - physical anthropology, archeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology - as well as contemporary changes in the field
The teaching of anthropology : problems, issues, and decisions by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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8 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 193 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume brings together the insights of more than 40 contributors who demonstrate that anthropology has timely, important, and enduring messages for students and the public. The book provides the first comprehensive examination of teaching issues across all the subfields of anthropology since the 1963 publication of "The Teaching of Anthropology," edited by Mandelbaum, Lasker, and Albert. The teaching of general, cultural, physical, archaeological, linguistic, and applied anthropology is broadly addressed in the book. This book contains six sections and an introduction. The introduction is "The Transmission of Anthropological Culture Today" (Conrad P. Kottak). Section 1 examines "Teaching the Introductory Course." Section 2 presents "Teaching about Cultural Diversity." Section 3 talks about "Teaching Linguistic Anthropology." Section 4 examines "Teaching Paleoanthropology." Section 5 focuses on "Teaching Applied Anthropology." Section 6 contains ideas on "Teaching Anthropology to Precollegiate Teachers and Students." (Eh)
8 editions published between 1996 and 1997 in English and held by 193 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume brings together the insights of more than 40 contributors who demonstrate that anthropology has timely, important, and enduring messages for students and the public. The book provides the first comprehensive examination of teaching issues across all the subfields of anthropology since the 1963 publication of "The Teaching of Anthropology," edited by Mandelbaum, Lasker, and Albert. The teaching of general, cultural, physical, archaeological, linguistic, and applied anthropology is broadly addressed in the book. This book contains six sections and an introduction. The introduction is "The Transmission of Anthropological Culture Today" (Conrad P. Kottak). Section 1 examines "Teaching the Introductory Course." Section 2 presents "Teaching about Cultural Diversity." Section 3 talks about "Teaching Linguistic Anthropology." Section 4 examines "Teaching Paleoanthropology." Section 5 focuses on "Teaching Applied Anthropology." Section 6 contains ideas on "Teaching Anthropology to Precollegiate Teachers and Students." (Eh)
Strategies in teaching anthropology by
Patricia C Rice(
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6 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 181 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anthropology : appreciating human diversity by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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15 editions published between 2010 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers an up-to-date holistic introduction to general anthropology from the four-field perspective. Key themes of appreciating the experiences students bring to the classroom, appreciating human diversity, and appreciating the field of anthropology are showcased throughout the text. In this edition, Understanding Ourselves chapter openers and Through the Eyes of Others boxes show how anthropology helps us understand ourselves. New Appreciating Diversity boxes focus on the various forms of human biological and cultural diversity. Appreciating Anthropology boxes are also new to the text and focus on the value and usefulness of anthropological research and approaches.-- McGraw-Hill web site
15 editions published between 2010 and 2017 in English and Spanish and held by 155 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Offers an up-to-date holistic introduction to general anthropology from the four-field perspective. Key themes of appreciating the experiences students bring to the classroom, appreciating human diversity, and appreciating the field of anthropology are showcased throughout the text. In this edition, Understanding Ourselves chapter openers and Through the Eyes of Others boxes show how anthropology helps us understand ourselves. New Appreciating Diversity boxes focus on the various forms of human biological and cultural diversity. Appreciating Anthropology boxes are also new to the text and focus on the value and usefulness of anthropological research and approaches.-- McGraw-Hill web site
Cultural anthropology by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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13 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in Spanish and English and held by 140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
¿Qué es la antropología? - En el campo : el trabajo de campo en la antropología arqueológica - La cultura : mecanismo de cambio cultural - Etnicidad : grupos étnicos, naciones y nacionalidades - Diversidad humana y raza - Lenguaje y comunicación - Formas de vida - Familias, parentesco y filiación - El matrimonio - Sistemas políticos - Género - Religión - Las artes - El moderno sistema mundial - Colonialismo y desarrollo - Intercambio cultural y supervivencia - Antropología aplicada - La cultura popular norteamericana
13 editions published between 2002 and 2006 in Spanish and English and held by 140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
¿Qué es la antropología? - En el campo : el trabajo de campo en la antropología arqueológica - La cultura : mecanismo de cambio cultural - Etnicidad : grupos étnicos, naciones y nacionalidades - Diversidad humana y raza - Lenguaje y comunicación - Formas de vida - Familias, parentesco y filiación - El matrimonio - Sistemas políticos - Género - Religión - Las artes - El moderno sistema mundial - Colonialismo y desarrollo - Intercambio cultural y supervivencia - Antropología aplicada - La cultura popular norteamericana
Cultural anthropology by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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8 editions published between 1974 and 1975 in English and Undetermined and held by 140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published between 1974 and 1975 in English and Undetermined and held by 140 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cultural anthropology : appreciating cultural diversity by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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17 editions published between 2006 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 125 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Description Focused on the appreciation of anthropology, the new edition of Cultural Anthropology: Appreciating Cultural Diversity offers an up-to-date holistic introduction to cultural anthropology. Key themes of appreciating the experiences students bring to the classroom, appreciating cultural diversity, and appreciating the field of anthropology are showcased throughout the text. In this edition, Understanding Ourselves chapter openers and Through the Eyes of Others boxes show how anthropology helps us understand ourselves. New Appreciating Diversity boxes focus on the various forms of human biological and cultural diversity. Appreciating Anthropology boxes are also new to the text and focus on the value and usefulness of anthropological research and approaches
17 editions published between 2006 and 2011 in English and Spanish and held by 125 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Description Focused on the appreciation of anthropology, the new edition of Cultural Anthropology: Appreciating Cultural Diversity offers an up-to-date holistic introduction to cultural anthropology. Key themes of appreciating the experiences students bring to the classroom, appreciating cultural diversity, and appreciating the field of anthropology are showcased throughout the text. In this edition, Understanding Ourselves chapter openers and Through the Eyes of Others boxes show how anthropology helps us understand ourselves. New Appreciating Diversity boxes focus on the various forms of human biological and cultural diversity. Appreciating Anthropology boxes are also new to the text and focus on the value and usefulness of anthropological research and approaches
Cultural anthropology by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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5 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 123 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cultural anthropology by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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)
8 editions published in 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 2000 in English and Undetermined and held by 116 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cultural anthropology by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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11 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in Spanish and English and held by 111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "25 succinct video clips, each corresponding to a chapter in the textbook. Each clip is accompanied by a text overview and probing questions to exercise the student's critical thinking skills."--Page 4 of cover
11 editions published between 2006 and 2010 in Spanish and English and held by 111 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "25 succinct video clips, each corresponding to a chapter in the textbook. Each clip is accompanied by a text overview and probing questions to exercise the student's critical thinking skills."--Page 4 of cover
Peuples du monde : introduction à l'anthropologie culturelle by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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15 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Zuo zhe yong qing xi,Sheng dong de yu yan,Gao su wo men wo men shen me shi wen hua ren lei xue,Jie gou qing xi,Nei rong quan mian,Xu shu jian jie;Shu ju,Tu biao,Biao ge deng,Jun shi yong zui xin zi liao;Mei zhang mo you zhai yao ji guan jian shu yu,Bang zhu du zhe zong jie xue xi cheng guo;Mei zhang ti gong de yue du cai liao,Jun wei rao dang jin shi jie re men yi ti he shi jian,Fu you qu wei xing
15 editions published between 1998 and 2011 in 3 languages and held by 90 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Zuo zhe yong qing xi,Sheng dong de yu yan,Gao su wo men wo men shen me shi wen hua ren lei xue,Jie gou qing xi,Nei rong quan mian,Xu shu jian jie;Shu ju,Tu biao,Biao ge deng,Jun shi yong zui xin zi liao;Mei zhang mo you zhai yao ji guan jian shu yu,Bang zhu du zhe zong jie xue xi cheng guo;Mei zhang ti gong de yue du cai liao,Jun wei rao dang jin shi jie re men yi ti he shi jian,Fu you qu wei xing
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Related Identities
- Descartes, Lara 1968- Author
- Kozaitis, Kathryn A.
- Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research Symposium 1979 : Burg Wartenstein, Austria)
- Rice, Patricia C. Editor
- McCurdy, David W. Editor
- Moses, Yolanda T.
- Lisón Arcal, José C. Translator
- Shalinsky, Audrey
- Allen, John Logan 1941- Author
- 徐雨村
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Anthropology Anthropology--Study and teaching Anthropology--Study and teaching (Higher) Anthropology teachers--Training of Betsileo (Malagasy people) Brazil Brazil--Arembepe Civilization Culture Economic history Ethnicity Ethnology Ethnology--Methodology Kinship Madagascar Manners and customs Mass media Mass media and families Michigan--Dexter Middle class families Middle class women Minorities Multiculturalism North America Popular culture Race relations Social conditions Social structure Television broadcasting--Social aspects Television--Social aspects United States Work and family Working mothers
Alternative Names
Conrad Phillip Kottak Amerikaans antropoloog
Kottak, Conrad
Kottak, Conrad 1942-
Kottak, Conrad P. 1942-
Kottak, Conrad P. (Conrad Phillip), 1942-
Perkins Conrad Phillip Kottak
Perkins, Conrad Phillip Kottak 1942-
کنراد فیلیپ کتاک
康拉德·科塔克
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