Week 1 flashcards
What are the 4 subdisciplines of anthropology
Archaeology
Linguistics
Biological Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology
What is Paleontology?
The study of the human and primate fossil record
Australopithecines
Modern Humans
Osteology
the study of the human skeleton
Much information about past societies can be learned through _______?
Osteology
What is porotic Hyperostosis?
Porotic hyperostosis is a paleopathologic condition characterized by small and localized perforations on the surface of cranial bones1235. It is considered a good indicator for assessing the health and nutritional status of past human populations1. The condition is most likely caused by anemia, probably iron deficiency anemia25. Anthropologists use porotic hyperostosis to study dietary and health conditions of ancient people
What are Harris lines?
found on the long bones a result of child abuse and malnutrition because it cause growth stunting as the bones essentially stop laying down bone;
human variation
working with living humans
What is Anthropometry?
The study of human body measurement for use in anthropological classification and comparision
What is hypoxia?
altitude sickness
What is Archaeology?
the study of human/cultural remains
artifacts that are found with human burials can tell us what??????
great differences can indicate differing levels of stratification of cultural complexity
tell us about social status
Linguistic Anthropology
the study of human language that uses comparative and historical methods
core words change slowly, what are some examples of core words?
mother father verbs also
what is glottochronology
the study of the rate of change occurring in the vocabularies of languages for the purpose of calculating the length of time (time depth) during which two related languages have developed independently.
What is cultural anthropology?
the comparative and holistic study of human culture
it is both historical and contemporary
how did cultural anthropology begin?
it began as an attempt to separate that which is universal from that which is particular about human beings early on’
it was about recording cultural diversity before it dissappeared.
comparative
when two or more aspects of a culture are compared within human groups
for example: studying polyandrous marriage it is more common in harsh climates or where land is limited
holistic
eclectic all perspectives must be examined to explain human phenomena
example: beri beri in Thailand thymine deficiency disease
what is participant observation?
Anthropologists live with the people they study and participate in their culture
what is ethnohistory?
Ethnohistory is the study of cultures and indigenous peoples customs by examining historical records as well as other sources of information on their lives and history. It is also the study of the history of various ethnic groups that may or may not still exist.
what is ethnography?
Ethnography is a type of qualitative research that involves immersing yourself in a particular community or organization to observe their behavior and interactions up close1. It is the study of social interactions, behaviors, and perceptions that occur within groups, teams, organizations, and communities2. The word “ethnography” also refers to the written report of the research that the ethnographer produces afterwards1.
what is ennic perspective
ennic perspective is the way a particular people views their own behavior
the insider perspective
what is the etic perspective
the outsider’s perspective
an example elephantiasis in India
we know it is a worm they think it is divine punishment
