The Anthropology Book Store

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Anthropology... The Study of Man and Culture

Welcome to the Anthropology Bookstore.

For the casual browser who may not be familiar with the term, the following is a definition of Anthropology as taken from Wikipedia:

"Anthropology (from Greek: anthropos, "human being"; -logia) is the study of humanity. Anthropology has origins in the natural sciences, humanities, and sciences. Ethnography is both one of its primary methods and the text that is written as a result of the practice of anthropology and its elements."

There are four main branches of anthropological study: physical anthropology, archaeology, linguistics (study of language), and cultural or social anthropology.

Anthropology is a fascinating field which helps us better understand humankind in the context of history. It also helps us explore other cultures and understand our similarities and differences.

This page is intended for use by students of the field as well as anyone with an interest in ancient history, the development of language, or comparative religion. I have presented what I hope will be a broad selection of books and DVDs aimed at both beginners or enthusiasts as well as more advanced students.

A portion of the proceeds from sales made via this page (by clicking through to the featured products on Amazon) will be donated to a humanitarian charity.

Explore the Ancient World 

Maps of the ancient world are an excellent resource for students of anthropology and archaeology. This selection includes a variety of atlases, from those which encompass all ancient civilizations to those focused on a specific culture such as the Romans.

The New Penguin Atlas of Ancient History: Revised Edition

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The Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East

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The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome (Hist Atlas)

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The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Greece

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The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt (Hist Atlas)

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Introducing Civilization 

Listing resources which will introduce even the beginning or casual student to the major points of various ancient civilizations.

Mesopotamia (DK Eyewitness Books)

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The Babylonians: An Introduction

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Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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Cultural Anthropology 

Explore the study of culture, from its definition and beginnings to modern techniques and topics.

Cultural Anthropology

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Cultural Anthropology (12th Edition)

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Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge

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The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography (9th Edition)

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Conformity and Conflict: Readings in Cultural Anthropology (12th Edition) (MyAnthroKit Series)

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Linguistics 

Welcome to the Study of Language! These resources look at the development of and relations between the languages of the world.

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The Uralic Languages (Routledge Language Family Series)

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The Sino-Tibetan Languages (Routledge Language Family Series)

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Archaeology Periodicals 

There are several magazines geared at archaeology enthusiasts. Here are some of the top publications.

Get to Know Your Ancient Ancestors 

The sections below offer readings on some of the most "popular" and most-studied civilizations of the ancient world. I have organized them according to world history time-line from oldest to most recent.

Ancient Egypt 

Come explore this classic civilization which flourished along the Nile from 3150 BC until Roman occupation in about 30BC. More than three thousand years of art, mythology and intrigue await you!

A History of Ancient Egypt

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History of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction

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Ancient Egypt

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The Egyptians (Ancient Peoples and Places)

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Ancient Greece 

Between 1100 BC, following the fall of the Mycenaeans, and 146 BC (the arrival of the Romans), the Greek isles and city-states were among the most advanced cultures known.
Let these books introduce you to their cultural achievements, mythology, and more.

Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times (Yale Nota Bene)

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The Oxford History of Greece & the Hellenistic World

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Ancient Greece: A Concise History (Illustrated National Histories)

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A Concise History of Greece (Cambridge Concise Histories)

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Ancient Rome 

From its humble beginnings as a local kingdom in 753 BC to its status as ultimate world power for almost six centuries to its fall to the Barbarians in 476 AD, Ancient Rome shaped the course of mankind.

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Ancient History DVDs 

If you prefer the audio-visual approach to exploring ancient cultures, here are some DVDs you should consider.

Current Topics and News from the Field 

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Faces of the World 

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Additional Resources in the Topic 

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