REUNITING ANTHROPOLOGY'S FOUR FIELDS TO EXPLORE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE HUMAN

For more than a century, anthropology has been divided into separate specialties-biological, archaeological, linguistic, and cultural-each developing its own tools, methods, and theories. An Introduction to Holistic Anthropology revives Franz Boas's original vision of an integrated discipline, one that connects the dots between these fields to give students a fuller picture of human life, past and present. This innovative approach invites learners to see anthropology not as a collection of disconnected parts, but as a unified way of asking and answering questions about humanity.

Drawing on fieldwork and teaching experience across six continents, co-authors, and father and son, John Forrest and Badger Forrest-Blincoe explore anthropology's central inquiries: How are we all different, and how are we all the same? Does our biology determine behavior, or does culture shape who we become? Why do some customs flourish in certain societies and vanish in others? By examining these questions from multiple perspectives-and engaging in their own scholarly debates-the authors encourage readers to think critically, ­evaluate competing explanations, and recognize the complexity of human experience.

Providing a foundational framework for analyzing human diversity through an interconnected lens, An Introduction to Holistic Anthropology is essential reading for undergraduate students in introductory anthropology or general education courses. It is especially suited for degrees in anthropology, sociology, history, and global studies.