Suitable for Cultural Anthropology courses, this collection of ethnographic case studies introduces students to fifteen cultures and exposes them to ethnography. All sketches follow a logical organization as they introduce students to major themes such as geography, myth creation, history, sociopolitical systems, and belief systems.

World Map: Location of Cultures Numbered by Chapter Chapter 1. The Azande: Witchcraft and Oracles in Africa Chapter 2. The Aztecs: Ancient Legacy, Modern Pride Chapter 3. The Basseri: Pastoral Nomads on the il-Rah Chapter 4. Haiti: A Nation in Turmoil Chapter 5. The Hmong: Struggle and Perseverance Chapter 6. The Ju/'hoansi: Reciprocity and Sharing Chapter 7. The Kaluli: Story, Song, and Ceremony Chapter 8. The Kapauku: New Guinea "Capitalists"? Chapter 9. The Minangkabau: Merantau and Matriliny Chapter 10. The Nuer: Cattle and Kinship in Sudan Chapter 11. The Ojibwa: "The People" Endure Chapter 12. The Samoans: Matai and Migration Chapter 13. The Tiwi: Tradition in Australia Chapter 14. The Trobriand Islanders: The Power of Exchange Chapter 15. The Yanomamo: Challenges in the Rainforest referencesIndex