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Anthropology

Study of humans globally and historically, focusing on adaptation, variation, and holistic understanding.

Culture

Traditions and customs passed through learning, shaping beliefs and behaviors across generations.

Adaptation

Process where organisms cope with environmental forces using biological and cultural means.

Biocultural perspective

Combining biological and cultural perspectives to analyze human issues.

Cultural Forces Shape Human Biology

Cultural standards influence human growth and development.

General anthropology

Academic discipline encompassing sociocultural, archaeological, biological, and linguistic anthropology.

Ethnography

Fieldwork providing insights into specific cultures, societies, or communities.

Ethnology

Study of sociocultural differences and similarities through data gathered by ethnographic anthropologists.

Archaeology

Study of human behavior and culture through material remains like artifacts, structures, and burials.

Biological Anthropology

Study of human biological variation, evolution, genetics, growth, and primatology.

Linguistic Anthropology

Study of language diversity in social and cultural contexts, including sociolinguistics.

Cultural relativism

Understanding that no culture is superior to another, promoting respect for cultural differences.

Ethnocentrism

Viewing other cultures through the lens of one's own, leading to biased judgments.

Holism

Considering all aspects of a culture or society to understand it fully.

Applied Anthropology

Using anthropological data to address contemporary social issues and solve problems.

Cultural Resource Management (CRM)

Preserving significant information about the past when sites cannot be saved.