ANTH 103 Chapter 1: Anthropology Lab 1 Reading Notes- Key information
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Anthropology, is the study of humans around the world and through time. Anthropology is a uniquely comparative and holistic science. Holism refers to the study of the whole of the human condition: past, Most people think that anthropologists study fossils and nonindustrial, present, and future; biology, society, language, and culture. non-western cultures, and many of them do. But anthropology is much more than the study of nonindustrial peoples: It is a comparative field that examines all societies, ancient and modern, simple and complex, local and global. The other social sciences tend to focus on a single society, usually an industrial nation like the united states or canada. Anthropology, however, offers a unique cross-cultural perspective by constantly comparing the customs of one society with those of others. baboons, wolves, mole rats, and even ants. People share society organized life in groups with other animals, including.
