<b>Covers the latest competing theories in the field</b><p><b>Get a handle on the fundamentals of biological and cultural anthropology</b><p>When did the first civilizations arise? How many human languages exist? The answers are found in anthropology - and this friendly guide explains its concepts in clear detail. You'll see how anthropology developed as a science, what it tells us about our ancestors, and how it can help with some of the hot-button issues our world is facing today.<p><b>Discover:</b><ul><li>How anthropologists learn about the past<li>Humanity's earliest activities, from migration to civilization<li>Why our language differs from other animal communication<li>How to find a career in anthropology</ul>