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- Derived from Greek anthropos, meaning human being and reason
- There are over ten special fields in anthropology, including urban, medical and visual anthropology
- Natural History was the precursor of anthropology
- Forensic anthropologists may assist in solving crimes
- Archaeology is considered a field of anthropology
- Involves the study of marriages, taboo and other customs and traditions of various nations.
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Anthropology studies humanity from cultural, social, linguistic, psychological and physical aspects, investigating, recording and analyzing changes, patterns and structures in the lives of people across the planet. Anthropology branches into American and European schools, with Eastern countries recently initiating their own independent research. There are many anthropological approaches, which led to the emergence of numerous specializations and subfields of study.
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History
Early American anthropologists explained the progress of humanity in social evolutionary terms, starting from the "primitive" tribes and ending with modern mega-cities. European scientists opposed the idea of an ordered linear development and suggested a more loose progression with inter-cultural dialogue and exchange at its core.The first anthropologists were mainly theorists who relied on information recorded by travelers, missionaries and colonial bureaucrats. Later anthropology involved fieldwork, Americans focusing on their native peoples and Europeans on the indigenous populations of their colonies.
During the 20th century, anthropology branched into many specialized fields of study. Far Eastern and African Nations have initiated their own research, the results of which often clash with traditional Western currents of thought.
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Anthropology Questions
What is the link between Mound People and the Adena and the Hopewell Indians? 1 AnswerThe link would be they where all inhabitants of North America and practice the same cultures of mound builders . All three lived along rivers. Their cultures ... read more
Anyone thinking of moving from the US to a foreign country? Which one? Why? 3 AnswersMy dream is to retire in Ireland. I still have family & friends there and have been visiting several times. I love everything about Ireland; the culture, ... read more
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my bourgeoning career in forensic anthropology is out. & so is my spelling career bc i had to look up bourgeoning.
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RT @kevinkarpiak: Online Dictionary (wiki) of Keywords in Anthropology http://icio.us/gm31oj (via @kerim)
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(essay) Talal Asad - Anthropology and the Analysis of Ideology http://u.nu/9pjx3
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