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- 2. • The word anthropology is derived from two Greek words: anthropos meaning “man” or “human” and logos, meaning “thought” or “reason.” • Anthropology is the study of the origin and development of human societies and cultures. Culture is the learned behavior of people, including their languages, belief systems, social structures, institutions, and material goods. Anthropologists study the characteristics of past and present human communities through a variety of techniques. In doing so, they investigate and describe how different peoples of our world lived throughout history. Anthropologists specialize in cultural or social anthropology, linguistic anthropology, biological or physical anthropology, and archaeology.
- 3. MAIN 4 BRANCHES • Cultural Anthropology: Focuses on understanding the cultural aspects of human societies, including customs, traditions, rituals, social structures, and everyday life. Cultural anthropologists study how cultures develop, interact, and change over time.
- 4. • Archaeology: Involves the study of past human societies through their material remains, such as tools, pottery, and architecture. Archaeologists work to reconstruct the history of human life and societies, often by excavating sites and analyzing artifacts.
- 5. • Biological (or Physical) Anthropology: Examines the biological and physical aspects of humans, such as human evolution, genetics, and the relationship between biology and behavior. It includes the study of fossils, human genetics, primatology (the study of primates), and forensic anthropology.
- 6. • Linguistic Anthropology: Studies language in its social and cultural context, exploring how language shapes communication, identity, and social relationships. Linguistic anthropologists examine the history, structure, and use of language within different communities.
- 7. • History of Anthropology Throughout history, the study of anthropology has reflected our evolving relationships with other people and cultures. These relationships are deeply connected to political, economic, and social forces present at different points in history. The study of history was an important aspect of ancient Greek and Roman cultures, which focused on using reason and inquiry to understand and create just societies. • Anthropology Today New technologies and emerging fields of study enable contemporary anthropologists to uncover and analyze more complex information about peoples and cultures. Archaeologists and biological anthropologists use CT scanners, which combine a series of X-ray views taken from different angles, to produce cross-sectional images of the bones and soft tissues inside human remains.