PDF-(BOOK)-The Anthropology of Religion: An Introduction

Now available in a revised second edition this popular introduction to the anthropology of religion combines discussion of the origin and development of debates within the field with a look at where the subject is heading Introduces readers to the central theoretical ideas in the anthropology of religion and illustrates them with specific case studies Features selfcontained chapters each with its own comprehensive bibliography so that they can be approached in any order Contains an additional chapter on mythology and a number of new illustrations Incorporates coverage of the following topics in the existing structure pilgrimage spirit possession and cargo cults Includes a list of ethnographic films and videos that can be used to illustrate and extend discussion of particular issues. . Anthropology 1. Fall 2014. Katherine Schaefers, Instructor. Office: 3102 . Office Hours: Tuesdays/Thursdays 1-2pm. “To make the . strange. . familiar. , and the . familiar. . strange. ”. Strangeness, the unfamiliar is scary and can lead to misguided feelings of anger and hate, which may eventually lead to warfare and death.. ANTH 221: Peoples and Cultures of Mexico. Kimberly Martin, Ph.D.. What is Anthropology?. DEFINITION. Anthropology is the holistic, synthetic, multidisciplinary study of human beings.. KEY COMPONENTS. 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 . 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; . #1 - #6. . . . . or how to make sense. out of. Ch. 2 and Ch. 3 of the text . . .. Major Periods in the History of Physical Anthropology. “Pre-Scientific Period” (to 1859). Period of Evolutionism and Concern over Races (1860 - ca. 1940). Medical Anthropology and Biocultural Approaches . Medical Anthropological Approach. . How . can we understand the intersection between medicine and culture. ?. What are the relationships among “disease,” “illness,” and “wellness. Definition of Anthropology. Greek for . study of humans. How humans are affected by social, environmental, and biological factors. Four sub-branches. Biological/Physical Anthropology: deals with evolution & behavior. Definition… . an·thro·pol·o·gy . n.. The . _____________ study . of the . _____________, . the behavior, and the . _____________, . social, and . _______________ . development of humans. The Four Subcategories. La gamme de thé MORPHEE vise toute générations recherchant le sommeil paisible tant désiré et non procuré par tout types de médicaments. Essentiellement composé de feuille de morphine, ce thé vous assurera d’un rétablissement digne d’un voyage sur . 7273ANTHROPOLOGY ANTHR Magic Religion and WitchcraftComparative study of religion magic and supernatural beliefs and practices Dynamics and function of religion Formation of sexual and gender identiti Anthropology: The cultural and physical study of humans across all geographical areas over time. Forensic Anthropology. Forensic Anthropology: the application of anthropology to legal matters. What Does a Forensic . ANA 413. 2. Course Outline. Definition of concepts. Use of anatomical techniques for determining differences between appearances of body structures in different sexes, ages and races. Advanced Egyptology - Mummification. How are human bodies affected by and responding to the Anthropocene context? . What are the consequences for health and wellbeing of ongoing environmental degradation, loss of biodiversity and climate change?. 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