Harcourt Brace College Publishers
Overview
| Works: | 195 works in 287 publications in 1 language and 969 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Interviews Short films Drama Film adaptations Biographical films Cross-cultural studies Nonfiction films Educational television programs Documentary films Educational films |
| Roles: | Publisher, Producer |
| Classifications: | PN1997, 813.52 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Harcourt Brace College Publishers
A worn path by
Eudora Welty(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1999 and 2004 in English and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A 95-year-old African-American woman undertakes a long journey into town to get medicine for her ailing grandson
6 editions published between 1999 and 2004 in English and held by 171 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A 95-year-old African-American woman undertakes a long journey into town to get medicine for her ailing grandson
Language and communication(
Visual
)
4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shows how language, the primary means of human communication, is expressed in the sounds and movements of every culture to express feelings and aspirations. Discusses the structure of language and its relationship to thought, as well as the significance of body language. Examines dialect, looking at certain Afro-American dialects. Using the example of the Nuer, whose language includes 400 words related to cattle, discusses whether thought reflects or influences culture
4 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shows how language, the primary means of human communication, is expressed in the sounds and movements of every culture to express feelings and aspirations. Discusses the structure of language and its relationship to thought, as well as the significance of body language. Examines dialect, looking at certain Afro-American dialects. Using the example of the Nuer, whose language includes 400 words related to cattle, discusses whether thought reflects or influences culture
Patterns of subsistence : food foragers and pastoralists(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examination of various subsistence patterns. Selected roles among the!Kung, the Mbuti and the Nuer of Africa, the Netsilik Eskimos, and the Basseri of Iran are used to illustrate the patterns and relationships
7 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 47 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examination of various subsistence patterns. Selected roles among the!Kung, the Mbuti and the Nuer of Africa, the Netsilik Eskimos, and the Basseri of Iran are used to illustrate the patterns and relationships
Family and household(
Visual
)
3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This program looks at the concepts of family and household from a cross-cultural perspective and examines the basic function performed by these units
3 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This program looks at the concepts of family and household from a cross-cultural perspective and examines the basic function performed by these units
Patterns of subsistence : the food producers(
Visual
)
6 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the second of a two-part examination of various subsistence patterns. Explores the concept of food production and its impact upon the organization of society. Includes concepts of land ownership, specialization of labor, social stratification and the advent of formal government. Illustrates with examples from the Mexican Yucatan Maya, Melanesian agriculturalists and an Afghanistan village
6 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 34 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is the second of a two-part examination of various subsistence patterns. Explores the concept of food production and its impact upon the organization of society. Includes concepts of land ownership, specialization of labor, social stratification and the advent of formal government. Illustrates with examples from the Mexican Yucatan Maya, Melanesian agriculturalists and an Afghanistan village
Sex & marriage by
Jack Provonsha(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This program examines marriage and sex customs in different societies around the world
5 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 32 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This program examines marriage and sex customs in different societies around the world
The nature of anthropology(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Exphasizes the fundamental similarities of all members of the human race and the wide range of adaptations toward the common goals of survival
7 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 31 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Exphasizes the fundamental similarities of all members of the human race and the wide range of adaptations toward the common goals of survival
Culture change(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 25 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies the theory that cultures change in creative and productive ways in response to both internal and external forces
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 25 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies the theory that cultures change in creative and productive ways in response to both internal and external forces
Political organization(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles the four major forms of political organizations: bands, tribes, chiefdoms, and states
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Profiles the four major forms of political organizations: bands, tribes, chiefdoms, and states
I stand here ironing by
Midge Mackenzie(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historian Peter Carroll interviews Tillie Olsen about her well-known short story I stand here ironing, and about the catalyst that transformed her back into a professional writer after 20 years of motherhood. Tillie also reads from her work
1 edition published in 2003 in English and held by 23 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Historian Peter Carroll interviews Tillie Olsen about her well-known short story I stand here ironing, and about the catalyst that transformed her back into a professional writer after 20 years of motherhood. Tillie also reads from her work
Faces of culture(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents major features of cultural anthropology including subsistence patterns, organizing devices, patterns for transmission of culture, economics, political organization, social control, and culture change. The course examines methods of anthropological research and theoretical orientations. Incorporates recent ethnographic and anthropological theory, research, and applications
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 17 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents major features of cultural anthropology including subsistence patterns, organizing devices, patterns for transmission of culture, economics, political organization, social control, and culture change. The course examines methods of anthropological research and theoretical orientations. Incorporates recent ethnographic and anthropological theory, research, and applications
The nature of anthropology(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Exphasizes the fundamental similarities of all members of the human race and the wide range of adaptations toward the common goals of survival
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Exphasizes the fundamental similarities of all members of the human race and the wide range of adaptations toward the common goals of survival
Sex and marriage(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the unique marital customs of different societies around the world
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the unique marital customs of different societies around the world
Language and communication(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shows how language, the primary means of human communication, is expressed in the sounds and movements of every culture to express feelings and aspirations
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 14 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Shows how language, the primary means of human communication, is expressed in the sounds and movements of every culture to express feelings and aspirations
Psychological anthropology(
Visual
)
5 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on enculturation, the process by which culture is passed from one generation to the next. Cross-cultural examples of child-rearing, socialization, and mental illness and healing are also studied
5 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on enculturation, the process by which culture is passed from one generation to the next. Cross-cultural examples of child-rearing, socialization, and mental illness and healing are also studied
Psychological anthropology(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on enculturation, the process by which culture is passed from one generation to the next. Cross-cultural examples of child-rearing, socialization, and mental illness and healing are also studied
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on enculturation, the process by which culture is passed from one generation to the next. Cross-cultural examples of child-rearing, socialization, and mental illness and healing are also studied
Kinship and descent(
Visual
)
4 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies examples of age-grading, common interests and stratification as it exists from pastorialist to modern-day society
4 editions published between 1994 and 1995 in English and held by 12 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies examples of age-grading, common interests and stratification as it exists from pastorialist to modern-day society
Psychological anthropology(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on enculturation, the process by which culture is passed from one generation to the next. Cross-cultural examples of child-rearing, socialization, and mental illness and healing are also studied
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Focuses on enculturation, the process by which culture is passed from one generation to the next. Cross-cultural examples of child-rearing, socialization, and mental illness and healing are also studied
Sex and marriage(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the unique marital customs of different societies around the world
1 edition published in 1994 in English and held by 11 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Examines the unique marital customs of different societies around the world
Patterns of subsistence : food foragers and pastoralists(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies the earlier form of subsistence, from hunting-gathering to the production of food, and how people adapted to their environment patterns
2 editions published in 1994 in English and held by 10 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Studies the earlier form of subsistence, from hunting-gathering to the production of food, and how people adapted to their environment patterns
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Related Identities
- Coast Community College District Producer
- Abrams, Ira R. Producer Author of screenplay
- Coast Telecourses (Firm) Producer
- Porter, Kate Narrator
- Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
- Bishop, John Producer
- Schwartz, Bruce R.
- Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
- Welty, Eudora 1909-2001
- Henley, Beth
Associated Subjects
!Kung (African people)--Social life and customs Afghanistan African Americans--Languages Anthropology Baseri tribe--Social life and customs Boas, Franz, Body language Civilization Communication Communication--Psychological aspects Communication--Social aspects Culture Eskimos--Social life and customs Ethnocentrism Ethnology Ethnopsychology Families Food supply--Social aspects Grandmothers Hunting and gathering societies Hunting--Social aspects Kinship--Social aspects Language acquisition Language and culture Language and languages Manners and customs Marriage Marriage customs and rites Mayas--Social life and customs Mbuti (African people)--Social life and customs Mead, Margaret, Melanesia Men--Sexual behavior Mothers and daughters Nuer (African people)--Social life and customs Older African American women Olsen, Tillie Primitive societies Sex customs Sex role Social change Social conditions Socialization Sociolinguistics Sociology, Rural Southern States Traditional farming--Economic aspects United States Welty, Eudora, Women--Sexual behavior
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