Títulos en Antropología

A thought-provoking meditation on food, family, identity, immigration, and, most of all, hospitality--at the table and beyond--that's part food memoir, part appeal for more authentic decency in our daily worlds, and in the world at large. Be My Guest is an utterly unique, deeply personal...

Joe Posnanski enters the colorful world of Harry Houdini and his legions of devoted fans to explore the illusionist’s impact on global culture—and why his legacy endures to this day. Nearly a century after Harry Houdini died on Halloween in 1926, he feels as modern and alive as ever. The...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER In this “gripping narrative of a world on the cusp of profound change” (New Statesman), an award-winning journalist and leading international social researcher argue that the global population’s inevitable decline will dramatically reshape our social, political, and...

As seen on 60 Minutes, a thought-provoking, chilling, and eerily prescient look at “prepper” communities around the world that are building bunkers against a possible apocalypse. Currently, 3.7 million Americans call themselves preppers. Millions more prep without knowing it. Bradley Garrett...

Over thousands of years, humans have developed mechanisms to help us live together in ever-larger social groups. We developed a set of 'moral emotions' such as empathy, guilt and outrage, as well as a tendency to favour people in our in-groups and a propensity to punish perceived wrongdoers. Our...

In this "immersive, densely reported, and altogether remarkable first book [with] the texture and color of a first-rate novel" (New York Times), journalist Doug Bock Clark tells the epic story of the world's last subsistence whalers and the threats posed to a tribe on the brink. A New York Times...

“A remarkable combination of biology, genetics, zoology, evolutionary psychology and philosophy.” —Richard Powers, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Overstory “A brilliant, thought-provoking book.” —Matt Haig, New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Library A...

“A dusty road stretches into the distance like a pencil line across the arid landscape. Lions, rhino, and buffalo roam the plains on either side. But I haven’t come to Kenya to spot wildlife. I’ve come to run.” Whether running is your recreation, your religion, or just a spectator...

For the last two centuries, groups of influential men have, in the professed interest of fiscal responsibility, crime reduction, and outright racism, attempted to control who was allowed to bear children. Their efforts, "eugenics," characterize a movement that over the last century swept across the world—from the US to Brazil, Japan, India, Australia, and beyond—in the form of marriage restrictions, asylum detention, and sterilization campaigns affected millions. German physicians and scientists adopted and then heightened these eugenics practices beginning in 1939.

In The Vegan Matrix, psychologist, longtime vegan advocate, and organizational head Dr. Melanie Joy explores a serious problem in the vegan movement - unexamined privilege - and looks at the struggle to communicate effectively about this problem in a way that helps offset it.

“Should stand for years as the definitive history of New Orleans’s first century.” ―Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post This is the story of a city that shouldn’t exist. In the seventeenth century, what is now America’s most beguiling metropolis was nothing more than a swamp: prone to...

Master the psychology of decision-making and rewire your brain to break bad habits and drive purposeful behavior. Whether you are seeking intense focus during your morning commute or striving to decode complex relationship dynamics, this exploration of behavioral science delivers immediate...

Unlock the hidden evolutionary science behind your daily decisions, revealing how ancient biology drives modern psychology. Perfect for an intellectual morning commute, this thought-provoking journey demystifies why we form specific relationships, handle risks, and navigate complex social...

Trace the awe-inspiring evolutionary science of how vulnerable apes survived brutal climate shifts to conquer the Earth. Perfect for an engaging morning commute, this immersive historical journey transports you across deep time. Experience the relentless drive of natural selection as early...

Explore the architecture of human belief through the ancient mythology and sacred rituals that shape our modern world. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this immersive journey blends anthropology and narrative storytelling. You will understand exactly why humanity relies on divine...

Master the hidden social dynamics of everyday life with this lively guide to human behavior and embodied culture. Whether you are commuting through a crowded city, scrolling past online challenges, or sitting at a family dinner, every human action is a stage waiting to be analyzed. Satisfy your...

Uncover the awe-inspiring science of human origins and see how fragile primates mastered their own destiny. Whether you are commuting or seeking to expand your understanding of our shared identity, this thought-provoking history transports you across ancient landscapes. Walk alongside our...

Unearth the ancient history of lost worlds where dramatic mountain landscapes forged one of humanity's greatest empires. Perfect for an immersive commute, this journey transports armchair explorers through deep time to witness the awe-inspiring rise of complex South American societies...

Every meal is a hidden battleground of social politics, revealing profound truths about human identity and global power. Perfect for your daily commute or while prepping dinner, this thought-provoking journey transforms the food on your plate into a fascinating text of race, class, and belonging...

Master your modern anxiety by exploring the evolutionary biology and ancestral psychology that secretly wire your mind. While commuting through contemporary cities or scrolling through vast digital networks, you are still operating on survival instincts forged on the ancient savanna. This...