PPT-What Is Anthropology?

ANTH 250 Issues in Anthropology Kimberly Martin PhD 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. Chapter One. HSP3UI. Ms. Dahl. Branches of Anthropology. Cultural Anthropology. Culture is the total system of ideas, values, . behaviours. , and attitudes of a society commonly learned and shared by members of a society.. 1 ANTHROPOLOGY Undergraduate Handbook Anthropology Concentration Archaeology, Ethnology, Evolutionary Anthropology & General Anthropology 2 Contents The Department of Anthro pology ................... 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). 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).  . 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. Ted . Coxworth. Director of Analytics, Progrexion. Setting the Stage. Director of Analytics, Progrexion. Mid-size (~2k employees) personal finance company focused on credit repair. My job: answer questions with data, stats, and science.. 95It is a holistic discipline which means that anthropologists study the similarities and dix00660066erences in biological and cultural adaptations and features across the globe throughout all of huma 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 . Howard Culbertson. Southern Nazarene University. Lewis Henry Morgan . 1818-1881. A 19th century scholar who developed the evolutionary approach. Pioneered the comparative study of culture. Sir Edward B. Tylor . Y Definition and Scope5UNIT 2 Relationship with Other Disciplines17UNIT 3 Applied Dimensions-I25UNIT 4 Applied Dimentions-II33Block 1 Indira Gandhi Programme Coordinator: Dr. Rashmi Sinha, SOSS, IGNO 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 Dr. Siemens. Office-Sierra Hall 240M. Office Telephone (818) 677-4931. Office Hours. Tuesday and Thursday . 8:20-9:. 20AM 3:30-4PM. and . by appointment. Email . stephen.siemens@csun.edu. 3x5 Card.