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Through the Lens of Anthropology is a concise introduction to anthropology that uses the twin themes of food and sustainability to illustrate the connected nature of the disciplines many subfields Beautifully illustrated throughout with over 150 fullcolor images figures feature boxes and maps this is an anthropology book with a fresh perspective a lively narrative and plenty of popular topics The new edition enhances the food and sustainability focus and builds a stronger narrative voice with extended examples and case studies An entirely new section on decolonization more Indigenous content and updated material on biological anthropology make the second edition even more relevant for those interested in learning more about the discipline of anthropology. Part One: Building the Discipline. Evolutionism. AIM: Why did evolutionism fade away?. Evolutionism. Dominate intellectual perspective in the middle of the 19. th. century.. Evolutionism eventually overtaken by historical . ANTH 250: Issues in Anthropology. Kimberly Martin, Ph.D.. What is Anthropology?. DEFINITION. Anthropology is the holistic, synthetic, multidisciplinary study of human beings.. KEY COMPONENTS. 1. Anthropology seeks and uses all information about both individual humans and groups of humans regardless of time, geographic location, culture or types of evidence.. Recall . ANTHROPOLOGY . Definition:. The scientific study of hominids and human culture over time . Focus on:. On hominids/humans as members of a species or cultural group. On humankind as a species, throughout time; . The purpose of Anthropology is to make the world safe for human differences.. Ruth Benedict (1887 - 1948). . Digging for Meaning?  Not Always.. .  . A common misconception is that anthropologists only deal with digging into the past (this is actually archaeology).  . The comparative study of human peoples and cultures, past and present . Comes from “. anthropos. ” (Greek for “man”) and “ology”- (the study of). A branch of the social sciences . Focus is on the development of human form and culture. Introductory Lecture. Anthropology 100: Survey of Anthropology. Learning Objectives. 1. Develop an understanding of anthropology and how the subfields of anthropology interrelate. 2. Develop an understanding for the importance of anthropology in today’s world. Learning Goals. Learn how the human eye works and the common problems with our eyes. Learn about various lens technologies. Video:. The Human Eye. The Human Eye. The Human Eye. Lens. : ability to refract light and allow the eye to focus. 1of 6Summer 2014Lecture 051-10631RT/W/Th 930AM-1220PMKAP 134ProfessorLanita JacobsOfficeKaprielian Hall KAP356EmailjacobshuusceduOffice HoursT/TH 1230-130PM also by appointment You can also contact m HSP3C. Ms. . Maharaj. What is Anthropology?. . Anthropology is the broad study of . humankind. . around the world and throughout time. . . It is concerned with both the . biological and the cultural aspects of humans.. Through the Lens of Anthropology is a concise but comprehensive introductory textbook that uses the twin themes of food and sustainability to illustrate the connected nature of anthropology\'s four major subfields: archaeology, and biological, cultural, and linguistic anthropology. By viewing the world through the lens of anthropology, students will learn not only about anthropological methods, theories, and ethics, but also the ways in which anthropology is relevant to their everyday lives and embedded in the culture that surrounds them.Beautifully illustrated throughout, with over 150 full-color images, figures, feature boxes, and maps, this is an anthropology text with a fresh perspective, a lively narrative, and plenty of popular topics that are sure to engage readers. A strong pedagogical framework structures the book: each chapter features learning objectives, glossary terms, and chapter summaries, as well as review and discussion questions which guide students\' analysis of the topics, themes, and issues raised in the text. This book is interesting to read, manageable to teach, and succeeds at igniting interest in anthropology as a discipline. Through the Lens of Anthropology is a concise introduction to anthropology that uses the twin themes of food and sustainability to illustrate the connected nature of the discipline\'s many subfields. Beautifully illustrated throughout, with over 150 full-color images, figures, feature boxes, and maps, this is an anthropology book with a fresh perspective, a lively narrative, and plenty of popular topics. The new edition enhances the food and sustainability focus and builds a stronger narrative voice with extended examples and case studies. An entirely new section on decolonization, more Indigenous content, and updated material on biological anthropology make the second edition even more relevant for those interested in learning more about the discipline of anthropology. 1 Physical / Biological Anthropology Emergence o f Modern Human a nd Their Dispersal Paper No. : 01 Physical / Biological Anthropology Module : 09 Emergences of Modern Human and Dispersal Prof Week 9:. By Mackenzie and Emily. Michael Banton, . Racial Theories . (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1998), Ch. 4, ‘Race as Subspecies’, pp. 81-116. ‘With the recognition that plant and animal populations were distinguished by the gene frequencies they had acquired in the course of evolution… a new foundation was laid for biological science’ (p. 116).. Lavenda. , Dods, and Mulholland. Chapter 1: The Anthropological Perspective. on the Human Condition. The Anthropological Perspective: The Cross-disciplinary Discipline. Anthropology and the Concept of Culture.