検索キーワード： 人類学

A landmark work that broke new ground in anthropology, psychology, cybernetics, and more—and remains relevant today. Gregory Bateson was a philosopher, anthropologist, photographer, naturalist, and poet, as well as the husband and collaborator of Margaret Mead. In 1972, he published this...

For too long, scientists have focused on the dark side of our biological heritage: our capacity for aggression, cruelty, prejudice, and self-interest. But natural selection has given us a suite of beneficial social features, including our capacity for love, friendship, cooperation, and learning. Beneath all our inventions - our tools, farms, machines, cities, nations - we carry with us innate proclivities to make a good society.

何気ない挨拶や無意識のしぐさに隠された社会的な意味を解き明かし、退屈な日常をスリリングな人間観察の舞台へと変える、まったく新しい身体論と文化人類学のアプローチです。毎日の通勤電車やオフィスでの何気な...

From the bestselling author of The Bomber Mafia, learn what sets high achievers apart—from Bill Gates to the Beatles—in this seminal work from "a singular talent" (New York Times Book Review). In this stunning book, Malcolm Gladwell takes us on an intellectual journey through the world of...

人類学と進化生物学が交差する200万年の壮大な旅へ。類人猿から枝分かれし、過酷な自然環境を生き抜いた私たちの起源を解き明かし、日常の景色を根本から覆します。満員電車に揺られる通勤時間や一人静かに歩く夜の...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER The astonishing and hugely entertaining story that completely changed the way we run. An epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? “Equal parts quest, physiology treatise, and running history.... The climactic race reads like a sprint...

One of the twentieth century's most influential books, this classic work of anthropology offers a groundbreaking exploration of what culture is With The Interpretation of Cultures, the distinguished anthropologist Clifford Geertz developed the concept of thick description, and in so doing, he...

Read by Audiofile Golden Voice Narrator January LaVoy. A New York Times bestseller and enduring classic, All About Love is the acclaimed first volume in feminist icon bell hooks' "Love Song to the Nation" trilogy. All About Love reveals what causes a polarized society, and how to heal the...

The people of this land of white summer nights and pristine lakes are famous for their sisu, a form of enterprising stoicism. They are survivors: if you were stranded on a desert island, your ideal companion would be a Finn. Culture Smart! Finland describes the historical, geographical, and cultural influences that have shaped the Finnish psyche, and guides you through the working and social lives of the Finns today, offering you a deeper, more rewarding experience of this beautiful land.

“Masterful. The Anthropocene Reviewed is a beautiful, timely book about the human condition—and a timeless reminder to pay attention to your attention.” —Adam Grant, #1 bestselling author of Think Again and host of the podcast Re:Thinking The instant #1 bestseller from John Green, author...

In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japan's progress through its entire history to its current status as an economic, technological, and cultural superpower. A key factor is a pragmatic determination to succeed. Little-known facts are also brought to light, and the latest findings used. 

Going beyond the how and why of burnout, a former tenured professor combines academic methods and first-person experience to propose new ways for resisting our cultural obsession with work and transforming our vision of human flourishing.

Essential for anyone interested in Japanese culture, this unsurpassed masterwork opens an intriguing window on Japan. The World War II-era study by the cultural anthropologist Ruth Benedict paints an illuminating contrast between the people of Japan and those of the United States. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword is a revealing look at how and why our societies differ, making it the perfect introduction to Japanese history and customs. 

世界のあらゆる文化に共通する「死者が帰ってくる物語」をひもとき、私たちが抱える喪失の痛みや死への恐れを優しく包み込む、文化人類学と心理学が交差する思索の旅。夜の静寂の中で知的好奇心を深く刺激し、恐ろ...

神々と英雄が織りなす壮大な神話の世界へ没入し、過酷な運命や生と死の謎という人類永遠の問いを解き明かしましょう。通勤時間の思考の旅や、夜のリラックスタイムに、古代から続く神秘的な天地創造のドラマが没入...

From the acclaimed founder of environmental neuroscience, an “eye-opening” (Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author), “brilliant and persuasive” (Kirkus Reviews) guide that reveals how interacting with nature can be the secret to improved mental and physical health. Dr. Marc...

人類が自らの肌に消えない物語を刻み続ける理由とは——文化人類学と歴史の交差点から、身体装飾の奥深い意味をひもときます。満員電車に揺られる通勤のひとときや、夜の静寂の中で自己と向き合う時間、本作の知的...

見えざる恐怖という暗闇に立ち向かい、古代の儀式を通じて世界の秩序を取り戻そうとした人類の歴史を紐解き、宗教学と文化人類学の視点から神秘的な信仰の形を鮮やかに描き出します。夜の静けさの中で深い思索にふ...

Vivez la lutte fascinante des premiers humains pour la survie préhistorique face à un environnement naturel impitoyable. Idéal pour transformer votre trajet quotidien en une expédition éducative, ce récit immersif retrace les défis extrêmes des sociétés anciennes. Entre vulnérabilité...

5, 15, 50, 150...この数字からは誰も逃れられない！「友だちの数」「生産性の高いチームのメンバー数」「縦割り化する会社の社員数」カギを握るのは、進化がもたらした「社会脳」だ！