ANTH 1003 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Applied Anthropology, Primatology, Language Shift
Document Summary
From greek anthropos", meaning humans, and logia", meaning to study. The study of full scope of human diversity. The application of this /\ to help people of different backgrounds better understand each other. Includes careers, meetings, academic journals, debates on issues (i. e. ethics: should anthropologists collaborate with u. s. military?: anthropological knowledge is important in military action, but anthropological knowledge has been used in history for foul purposes. Show how groups of people have adapted to their environments and give meaning to their lives. Comprehend entire human experience (end goal, but likely in the very distant future, if possible at all) Study of past cultures through their material remains: fossils, tools, built structures, waste, historical archaeology (more recent history): may use written records as well. Where were they from?: african burial grounds in manhattan (what was it like for enslaved and free.
