Environment as an Anthropological Concept: A Reading of the Book Human Environment from the Perspective of Culture and Society

Abstract

This item offers a critical reading of Nabil Al-Kilani’s book “Human Environment from the Perspective of Culture and Society,” focusing on the author’s treatment of environment as an anthropological concept that extends beyond a narrow natural meaning to include cultural, social, economic, and technological relations. The review outlines the structure and main themes of the book, including the relationship between human beings and their environment, environmental adaptation, geographical and climatic factors, urbanization and population issues, cultural diversity, and the role of technology in shaping human interaction with the surrounding world. It highlights the importance of understanding the environment as a complex field in which the natural and the cultural are inseparable, and which requires attention to society, ways of life, and historical change. The review also presents the book as an attempt to establish a balanced scientific understanding of environmental issues while emphasizing the need for cultural and environmental awareness capable of addressing contemporary challenges.