Introduction to Anthropology Flashcards
1
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define anthropology
A
the study of humans
2
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what are the four fields of anthropology?
A
cultural anthropology, linguistic anthropology, archaeology, and bioanthropology
3
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what is cultural anthropology?
A
it is a focus on present-day cultures and societies, involves direct observation/surveys/interviews
4
Q
what is linguistic anthropology?
A
the study of language and how it formed/how its used
5
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what is archaeology?
A
the study of the remains of past people, focuses on tools/artifacts
6
Q
what is bioanthropology?
A
the study of human origins, evolution, and variation
7
Q
what is primatology?
A
the study of the anatomy, behaviour, genetics of non-human primates
8
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what is paleoanthropology?
A
the study of past humans prior to written records, relies on skeletal remains
