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This edition published in the UK and the USA in 2010 by Icon Books Ltd, Omnibus Business Centre, 39–41 North Road, London N7 9DP email: info@iconbooks.com www.introducingbooks.com Sold in the UK, Europe and Asia by Faber & Faber Ltd, Bloomsbury House, 74–77 Great Russell Street, London WC1B 3DA or their agents Distributed in South Africa by Jonathan Ball, Office B4, The District, 41 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock 7925 Distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Allen & Unwin Pty Ltd, PO Box 8500, 83 Alexander Street, Crows Nest, NSW 2065 Distributed to the trade in the USA by Consortium Book Sales and Distribution, The Keg House, 34 Thirteenth Avenue NE, Suite 101, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1007 Distributed in Canada by Publishers Group Canada, 76 Stafford Street, Unit 300 Toronto, Ontario M6J 2S1 Previously published in the UK and Australia in 2002 and 2005 ISBN: 978-184831-168-8 Text and illustrations copyright © 2013 Icon Books Ltd The author and artist have asserted their moral rights. Originating editor: Richard Appignanesi No part of this book may be reproduced in any form, or by any means, without prior permission in writing from the publisher. Printed by Clays Ltd, St Ives plc
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What is Anthropology? The word “anthropology” derives from the Greek and literally means “the study of man” or “the science of man”. But the “man” of anthropology was a special kind of “man”. Historically, anthropology was the “study of primitive man”. Iam Anazasi. They called me a primitive man. 3

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What is Anthropology?

The word “anthropology” derives from the Greek and literally means “the study of man” or “the science of man”. But the “man” of anthropology was a special kind of “man”.

Historically, anthropology was the “study of primitive man”.

Iam Anazasi. They called me a primitive man.

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