Ethnography, Ethnology, and Anthropology Subfields

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering key terms from the notes on ethnography, ethnology, anthropology, its four subfields, artifacts, and the holistic approach.

Ethnography

A detailed description of customary behavior and thought; a holistic approach that looks at the bigger picture of a culture.

Ethnology

The study of patterns of thought and behavior across cultures and how these patterns differ among human societies.

Anthropology

The study of humans, including their biology, culture, and evolution.

3D Ethnography

An in-depth, detailed description of customary behavior and thought within a single culture.

Four Subfields of Anthropology

Cultural (Culture), Biological/Physical, Archaeology, and Linguistic Anthropology.

Artifacts

Objects made or modified by humans, used to learn about past cultures and societies.

Holistic Approach

An integrative view that considers the whole system (culture, biology, archaeology, and language) to understand humans.

Antiquarians

People who collected artifacts with no interest in the origins/ background