ANTH 101: Humans and the Environment

Humans and the Environment

Introduction

  • Machu Picchu: An archaeological site in Peru, highlights adaptive mechanisms necessary for mountain living.

Understanding Adaptation in Anthropology

  • Cultural Adaptation: Early anthropological approaches framed culture as a means of adapting to diverse environments.

  • Maladaptive Cultures: Contemporary issues reveal maladaptive relationships with our environment, as seen with flooding in Charleston during storms.