This bestselling overview of the history of anthropological theory spans from antiquity to the twenty-first century, offering an accessible and engaging introduction to the discipline of anthropology.

The fifth edition has been revised throughout, with stronger coverage of feminism, gender, and sexuality in anthropology, as well as an entirely new section on the anthropology of new media and technology. Additional biographical information about some of theorists has been added along with keyword definitions in the margins. Read on its own, or paired with the popular companion volume, Readings for a History of Anthropological Theory, this book provides a solid foundation for those interested in anthropological theory.