Kottak, Conrad Phillip
Overview
| Works: | 105 works in 653 publications in 6 languages and 9,317 library holdings |
|---|---|
| Genres: | History Textbooks Essays Maps Abstracts Case studies |
| Roles: | Author, Editor, Author of introduction, Other |
| Classifications: | GN316, 306 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Conrad Phillip Kottak
Cultural anthropology by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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125 editions published between 1461 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 1,469 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
125 editions published between 1461 and 2018 in 5 languages and held by 1,469 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
Anthropology : the exploration of human diversity by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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99 editions published between 1974 and 2012 in English and held by 1,437 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."
99 editions published between 1974 and 2012 in English and held by 1,437 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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20 editions published between 1990 and 2017 in English and held by 905 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
20 editions published between 1990 and 2017 in English and held by 905 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(
Book
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56 editions published between 1996 and 2018 in English and held by 896 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Written by a prominent scholar in the field, Conrad Phillip Kottak, this concise, student-friendly, current introduction to cultural anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics and contemporary changes in the field. While maintaining its connection with students through relevant examples, the combination of brevity, readability, and trusted content makes Mirror for Humanity a perfect match for cultural anthropology courses that use readings or ethnographies along with a main text"--Back cover
56 editions published between 1996 and 2018 in English and held by 896 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Written by a prominent scholar in the field, Conrad Phillip Kottak, this concise, student-friendly, current introduction to cultural anthropology carefully balances coverage of core topics and contemporary changes in the field. While maintaining its connection with students through relevant examples, the combination of brevity, readability, and trusted content makes Mirror for Humanity a perfect match for cultural anthropology courses that use readings or ethnographies along with a main text"--Back cover
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 733 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1983 and 1999 in English and Undetermined and held by 733 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 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1982 and 1995 in English and Undetermined and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Media and middle class moms : images and realities of work and family by
Lara Descartes(
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11 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 493 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
11 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and held by 493 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
On being different : diversity and multiculturalism in the North American mainstream by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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17 editions published between 1998 and 2016 in English and held by 489 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
17 editions published between 1998 and 2016 in English and held by 489 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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11 editions published between 1980 and 1981 in English and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
11 editions published between 1980 and 1981 in English and held by 434 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Window on humanity : a concise introduction to anthropology by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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28 editions published between 2004 and 2018 in English and held by 271 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
28 editions published between 2004 and 2018 in English and held by 271 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
Madagascar : society and history by
Didier Mauro(
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9 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
9 editions published in 1986 in English and held by 264 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The teaching of anthropology : problems, issues, and decisions by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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9 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)
9 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 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 2000 and 2008 in English and held by 188 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Anthropology : appreciating human diversity by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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19 editions published between 2010 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 183 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
19 editions published between 2010 and 2018 in English and Spanish and held by 183 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
Antropología cultural by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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27 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in Spanish and English and held by 123 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
27 editions published between 2002 and 2011 in Spanish and English and held by 123 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
Physical anthropology and archaeology by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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7 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 77 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "25 succint 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."--P. [4] of cover
7 editions published between 2003 and 2006 in English and held by 77 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "25 succint 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."--P. [4] of cover
The Kottak anthropology atlas by
John Logan Allen(
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6 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 77 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 77 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Culture by
Lisa L Gezon(
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7 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
McGraw-Hill conducted extensive research to gain insight into students' study behavior and instructor needs. We learned that students want visual appeal and content designed according to the way they learn, while instructors need a way to engage their students without compromising on high quality content. From this, we created the M Series (a series of magazine style textbooks). CULTURE is the latest addition to the series. This new magazine style text for the Introduction to Cultural Anthropology course offers solid scholarly content and an engaging design that will captivate your students. Through memorable eye-catching pedagogical features, students develop a better understanding of the material and will retain a greater amount of course concepts. This book presents cultural anthropology in a way that is both captivating and relevant to today's student at a price that they prefer. More current, more portable, more captivating, plus a rigorous and innovative research foundation adds up to: more learning. When you meet students where they are, you can take them where you want them to be
7 editions published between 2011 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 72 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
McGraw-Hill conducted extensive research to gain insight into students' study behavior and instructor needs. We learned that students want visual appeal and content designed according to the way they learn, while instructors need a way to engage their students without compromising on high quality content. From this, we created the M Series (a series of magazine style textbooks). CULTURE is the latest addition to the series. This new magazine style text for the Introduction to Cultural Anthropology course offers solid scholarly content and an engaging design that will captivate your students. Through memorable eye-catching pedagogical features, students develop a better understanding of the material and will retain a greater amount of course concepts. This book presents cultural anthropology in a way that is both captivating and relevant to today's student at a price that they prefer. More current, more portable, more captivating, plus a rigorous and innovative research foundation adds up to: more learning. When you meet students where they are, you can take them where you want them to be
Antropología : una exploración de la diversidad humana con temas de la cultura hispana by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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23 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focused on the appreciation of anthropology, the new edition of Anthropology: Appreciating Human Diversity 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 o
23 editions published between 1994 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 65 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focused on the appreciation of anthropology, the new edition of Anthropology: Appreciating Human Diversity 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 o
Assault on paradise : the globalization of a little community in Brazil by
Conrad Phillip Kottak(
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6 editions published between 2006 and 2018 in English and held by 63 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published between 2006 and 2018 in English and held by 63 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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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
- Moses, Yolanda T.
- McCurdy, David W. Editor
- Lisón Arcal, José C. Translator
- Shalinsky, Audrey
- Allen, John Logan 1941- Author
- Gezon, Lisa L. Author
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Conrad Phillip Kottak Amerikaans antropoloog
Kottak, Conrad
Kottak, Conrad 1942-
Kottak, Conrad P. 1942-
Kottak, Conrad P. (Conrad Phillip), 1942-
Perkins Conrad Phillip Kottak
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