Anthropology and the Study of Humanity
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Scott M. Lacey
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What does it mean to be human? Where did we come from? And what unites us in our diversity today? Anthropology and the Study of Humanity is your chance to tackle these big questions as you survey one of the world's most engaging - and human - sciences. Taught by acclaimed professor and field researcher Scott M. Lacy of Fairfield University, these 24 wide-ranging lectures are the ideal guide through the world of anthropology, or the study of humanity across time and space.
Professor Lacy gives you an elegant blend of theory and application to help you understand this extraordinarily interdisciplinary field as a whole. You will examine how humans evolved and built civilizations, review humanity's changing attitudes about our relationship to the cosmos, and consider the many ways we express ourselves. In the end, what you'll discover is that while our species is rich with diversity, we are all one human race.
To anchor this course, Professor Lacy gives you a historical overview of Homo sapiens, starting at the very root of our family tree, when proto-humans split away from other primates in the animal kingdom. As he wends his way across time and around the world, he also introduces the field's four major academic sub-disciplines: biological, archaeological, linguistic, and cultural anthropology.
One of the joys of this course is that it is truly global in the way Professor Lacy introduces you to the boots-on-the-ground practice of the field. When you complete this course, you will have a new appreciation for our world and its many cultures, but you will also have a new appreciation for the cultural connections and similarities we share as one race of Homo sapiens. With a passionate and knowledgeable professor as your guide, this course gives you a broad understanding of academic anthropology, as well as a deeper appreciation for humanity as a whole.
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- Nina Couser
- 20-02-21
What a joy!
I have loved every minute of this course, which felt more like a two-way conversation with the best teacher ever. I didn't go to university, but this feel close! Easy to follow lectures with an engaging speaker who is obviously experienced and enthusiastic. Superb support Pdfs to cement your learning.
Every day during lockdown 2020-21 I couldn't wait to tell my partner what I learned.
I usually listen to crime novels by Jo Nesbo (The Phantom is superb), or stories by Stephen King, so this has been a welcome change and I can't wait to try another similar course, although it may be a challenge to find one as good.
I can't recommend this course highly enough. Don't hesitate
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-05-19
Deeply intresting
Covers a huge range of ideas topics and approaches with engaging personal examples. A very enjoyable listen
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- Roy foley
- 06-10-18
very interesting and informative
it was great, a few eureka moments and an eye opener in other areas. really enjoyed it.
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- Amazon Customer
- 25-08-21
Great for learning and deepening in anthropology.
Narrator is perfect. The lectures are deep and concise. I absolutely recommend this audiobook to anyone who want to learn and deepen themselves in the study of humanity.
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- a reader
- 14-06-17
Engaging tour through anthropology
I found the choice of topics and delivery of these lectures enjoyable and stimulating.
The level might not be very advanced but i wouldn't say it was lower than other material for a more general audience. Maybe you could say the lecturer sounds very slightly pleased with himself but i really didn't find him patronising, and i would actually say he just sounds happy and enthusiastic about his job :)
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- Anonymous User
- 04-12-22
very engaging
very engaging content, wonderfully narrated; which I consumed across two night shifts. thank you so much
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- Ducarta
- 16-05-22
Great for those new to the subject
Up until now I had no exposure to anthropology, so it was enlightening to take this course.
There's plenty to share but in the end I think I'd recommend because you come away with an appreciation of other cultures and also some new tools to use in learning about new cultures.
I would say it helped me be more open to possibilities and also challenging my assumptions about what normal is.
It's worth a listen!
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- tyto14
- 09-01-23
Epic Introduction and overview of Anthropology
Epic Introduction and overview of the Science of Anthropology. All areas and fiields of Anthropology introduced and explained. Unpretentious knowledgeable and wise presenter. If you are interested in Anthropology or want to know what it's all about, I strongly recommend this course 5*
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- Amazon Customer
- 23-07-23
Wonderfully written and read.
Although I’m 71 having listened to this amazing course on Anthropology if feel uplifted and young again. I wish I had discovered Anthropology when I was younger - this Course brilliantly taught - is truly inspirational. Highly recommend it to any student of life.
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- Wise
- 21-04-23
Enthusiastic lecturer with good points
I’m not sure how in depth this is but as an introduction to anthropology I found it interesting and enjoyable
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