Anthropology Flashcards
is the study of people their origins development and cultural variations
anthropology
what are the two Greek words of anthropology
anthropos means man logos means study
four subdisciplines of anthropology
archaeology, cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, linguistic anthropology
Studies and ancient human societies through fossil tools and ruins
archaeology
it examines cultures through beliefs, traditions, and practices
Cultural anthropology
Focuses on human biological development and evolution
Physical anthropology
Studies languages, and their connections to culture
Linguistic anthropology
The scientific study of society, social relationships, and culture
Sociology
what are the Latin and Greek word of sociology?
socious means group logos means study or science
what are the six subdisciplines of sociology?
Social organizations, social psychology, social change and disorganization, human ecology, demography, applied sociology
Studies, institutions groups, social classes, and ethnic relations
Social organizations
examines our group, life, influences personality and behavior
Social psychology
focuses on cultural shifts and societal problems
Social change and disorganization
Studies human behavior in relation to social institutions
Human ecology
Analysis population size, composition and effect on society
Demography
Uses sociology to solve real world problems
Applied sociology
The systematic study of government policies and political behavior
Political science
what are the Greek words of political science?
polis means city state and score means to know
What are the six subdisciplines of political science?
political theory, comparative politics, international relations, political behavior, public policy, public administration
Studies concepts like human rights, equality, and justice
Political theory
compares different government and political systems
Comparative politics
Analysis, global issues like terrorism and climate change
International relations
examines how individuals react to politics and policies
Political behavior
Studies, government policies, and their impact
Public policy
focuses on how governments function and implement policies
public administration
