Encyclopedia of Anthropology by H. James Birx, editorISBN: 9780761930297
Publication Date: 2006
This five-volume Encyclopedia of Anthropology is a collection of over 1,000 entries that focuses on topics in physical anthropology, archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, and applied anthropology. Also included are relevant articles on geology, paleontology, biology, evolution, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and theology. Special attention is given to human evolution, primate behavior, genetics, ancient civilizations, sociocultural theories, and the value of human language for symbolic communication.