Introduction to Anthropology

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What are the two dimensions of anthropology recognized by the anthropological association?

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Academic/general anthropology and practicing or applied anthropology.

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What is cultural anthropology?

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The study of patterns of human behavior, thought, and feeling, examining contemporary societies and cultures.

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What is ethnography?

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A detailed description of a particular culture based on fieldwork and participant observation.

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What is the goal of cultural anthropologists in gathering ethnographic data?

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To provide the raw data needed for ethnology.

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What does ethnology refer to?

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The cross-cultural aspects of various ethnographic studies conducted by cultural anthropologists.

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What is the comparative method in anthropology?

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A method that helps anthropologists avoid ethnocentrism by understanding the internal logic of another society.

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What is paleoanthropology?

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The study of human ancestors based on evidence from the distant evolutionary past.

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What do primatologists study?

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The anatomy and behaviors of living primates, including humans and other species such as chimpanzees and gorillas.

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What is the process of adaptation in humans?

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The process by which organisms cope with environmental forces and stresses, using biological and cultural means.

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What does linguistic anthropology focus on?

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The structure and history of human language, the relationship between language and culture, and how language is used within society.