ANTH 1150 Lecture Notes - Ethnocentrism, Marcel Mauss, Franz Boas
Document Summary
Four fields (archaeology, linguistics, biological anthropology, social/ These stand in a dynamic relationship with each other and with other disciplines. Most canadian universities follow the four field approach. There is also a british influence that pairs social anthropology with sociology. There has always been an applied aspect to anthropology. Origins of modern anthropology grew out of politically charged issue of difference. internal and external colonialism. issues of poverty, ill health and control of populations within an environment. Some of the most dedicated anthropologists were missionaries and administrative personnel, facing problems of the impact of colonialism on indigenous populations. Theoretical, esoteric, scientific goals have existed in balance with applied goals. There is a current emphasis on applied goals knowledge serving the public. Research designed, carried out and published in collaboration with research communities is the ideal. It is believed that people all over the world are all the same.
