ANTHROP 1AA3 Lecture : Anthro 1AA3 NOTES.docx
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What forces in the past have shaped us? (environmental change) We are all the same species but we are very diverse. Both biologically and culturally, how can we understand humans. Humans are very influenced by culture, not most primates are. Most anthropologist are not experts in all subfields. Many research crosses between the four (interdisciplinary) Anthropology investigates the diversity of humans in all contexts. Humans are both cultural and biological beings. The study of contemporary cultures and societies. Culture is defined as transmitted, learned behaviour. Chimpanzees were recorded to be teaching their offspring how to dig, drink, etc. Before this, no primates were noted to have culture except humans. Cultural anthros used to just sit back and observe, but by sitting and watching, you are immersed and a part of it. Ethnography a description of an aspect of culture within a society. The study of past societies and their cultures, by using their material remains (tools, ceramics, sites)