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Among all branches of anthropology, social-cultural anthropology occupies its special status. It is so because it is concerned with the social-cultural customs, practices, institutions, associations and communities of people residing in different parts of the globe. It also makes us aware of aware of ethos, edos, exotic customs and traditions of the people of world communities. The book covers such topics as:l Anthropology and its main branchesl Basic concepts of Social-cultural Anthropologyl Marriagel Familyl Kinship Systeml Magic, Religion and Sciencel Economic Anthropologyl Political Anthropologyl Linguistic AnthropologyThe book is useful for students and scholars of Anthropology who are interested to understand the basic of social-cultural anthropology. It is also useful for the candidates who want to opt anthropology in competitive examination. The students of sociology and social science can also get benefit of knowledge from the book.