Anthropology... The Study of Man and Culture
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
The New Penguin Atlas of Ancient History: Revised Edition
Amazon Price: $11.21 (as of 12/17/2009) 
The Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East
Amazon Price: $31.50 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Rome (Hist Atlas)
Amazon Price: $11.53 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Greece
Amazon Price: $12.24 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Penguin Historical Atlas of Ancient Egypt (Hist Atlas)
Amazon Price: $12.24 (as of 12/17/2009)
Introducing Civilization
Great Ages of Man: Cradle of Civilization: A History of the World's Cultures, Time Life Books
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Mesopotamia (DK Eyewitness Books)
Amazon Price: $10.87 (as of 12/17/2009)
Ancient Mesopotamia: The Sumerians, Babylonians, And Assyrians (People of the Ancient World)
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Babylonians: An Introduction
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 12/17/2009)
Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Amazon Price: $10.16 (as of 12/17/2009)
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
Amazon Price: $122.54 (as of 12/17/2009)
Cultural Anthropology (12th Edition)
Amazon Price: $99.43 (as of 12/17/2009)
Cultural Anthropology: The Human Challenge
Amazon Price: $120.95 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography (9th Edition)
Amazon Price: $98.25 (as of 12/17/2009)
Conformity and Conflict: Readings in Cultural Anthropology (12th Edition) (MyAnthroKit Series)
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Linguistics
A History of Language (Globalities)
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Semitic Languages (Routledge Language Family Descriptions)
Amazon Price: $56.12 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Indo-European Languages (Routledge Language Family Series)
Amazon Price: $64.08 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Germanic Languages (Routledge Language Familydescriptions)
Amazon Price: $66.74 (as of 12/17/2009)
The History of the English Language: A Source book (2nd Edition)
Amazon Price: $46.44 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Uralic Languages (Routledge Language Family Series)
Amazon Price: $64.08 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Turkic Languages (Routledge Language Family Descriptions)
Amazon Price: $64.08 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Sino-Tibetan Languages (Routledge Language Family Series)
Amazon Price: $64.08 (as of 12/17/2009)
Elect Your favorite Culture!
Archaeology Periodicals
Get to Know Your Ancient Ancestors
Ancient Egypt
The Oxford History of Ancient Egypt (Oxford Illustrated Histories)
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A History of Ancient Egypt
Amazon Price: $26.95 (as of 12/17/2009)
History of Ancient Egypt: An Introduction
Amazon Price: $17.95 (as of 12/17/2009)
Ancient Egypt
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Egyptians (Ancient Peoples and Places)
Amazon Price: $14.21 (as of 12/17/2009)
Ancient Greece
Let these books introduce you to their cultural achievements, mythology, and more.
Ancient Greece: From Prehistoric to Hellenistic Times (Yale Nota Bene)
Amazon Price: $10.85 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Oxford History of Greece & the Hellenistic World
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Cambridge Illustrated History of Ancient Greece (Cambridge Illustrated Histories)
Amazon Price: $27.86 (as of 12/17/2009)
Ancient Greece: A Concise History (Illustrated National Histories)
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A Concise History of Greece (Cambridge Concise Histories)
Amazon Price: $20.27 (as of 12/17/2009)
Ancient Rome
The Romans For Dummies (For Dummies (History, Biography & Politics))
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Roman Empire
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 12/17/2009)
A Brief History of the Romans
Amazon Price: $32.36 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Romans: From Village to Empire
Amazon Price: $40.46 (as of 12/17/2009)
The Rise of the Roman Empire (Penguin Classics)
Amazon Price: $11.56 (as of 12/17/2009)
Ancient History DVDs
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