Human sketches : understanding culture, society and politics / Serafin A. Arviola Jr., Victor P. Estrella and Patrick John F. Mansujeto. --

Includes glossary and bibliography.

Preface ix -- Acknowledgements xi -- Studying society, culture and politics -- Chapter 1 Philippine society, culture, and politics 2 -- Chapter 2 Changes in Philippine society, culture, and politics 11 -- Chapter 3 Sociology, political science, and anthropology 20 -- Chapter 4 Society and culture as a complex whole 30 -- The development of culture, society, and politics -- Chapter 5 Human biocultural, social, and political evolution 42 -- Chapter 6 Processes of cultural and sociopolitical evolution 59 -- Chapter 7 Becoming a member of society 70 -- Chapter 8 The promotion of inclusivity, human dignity and rights, and the common good 80 -- Organization of society, culture, and politics -- Chapter 9 The building blocks of culture, society, and politics 90 -- Chapter 10 Social, cultural, and political institutions 101 -- Chapter 11 Social, political stratifications 112 -- Chapter 12 Inequality in society 122 -- Social, cultural, and political dynamics -- Chapter 13 Understanding cultural, social, and political changes 132 -- Chapter 14 -- Social contradictions and tensions 141 -- Chapter 15 Challenges to human adaption and social change 149 -- Chapter 16 Responding to change 158 -- Glossary 167 -- Bibliography 171 -- Index 175 --

"The world is increasingly becoming interconnected. People and societies no longer exist is small circles and networks. Each individual is becoming a global citizen who does not only interact with his/her community but also with his/her country and the world. Now more than ever, knowledge and skills related to the workings of society, culture, and politics are indispensable. Human sketches: Understanding culture, society, and politics textbook was written with the said context in mind. It outlines important concepts in sociology, anthropology, and political science that provide an intangible "sketch" of people through their actions, behaviors, and interactions. The textbook showcases salient features or components that will guide a student in learning the essential concepts and in eventually forming his/her own "sketches" about the subject. "