ANTH 1150 Study Guide - Final Guide: Kottak, American Anthropological Association, Biological Anthropology
21 May 2013
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Anthropology: comparative science examining all societies, ancient and modern, simple and complex. (holistic science) Human adaptability: forces/stresses) caused by climate and topographic or terrains, a. k. a landforms . Adaptation: refers to the process by which organisms cope (through environmental. General anthropology: has 4 main sub disciplines known as four-field . The four-fields are: sociocultural (cultural), archaeological, biological and linguistic anthropology. Early american anthropologists were greatly concerned with native american culture and history. What are the linguistic, cultural and biological links among native americans themselves and their links with asia. Each of the subdisciplins influence each other as anthropologists begin to talk more to one another. Culture is huge in how individuals grow and develop (ex. Northern girls are encouraged to pursue and do well in competition, involving figure skating, gymnastiques, track & field, swimming, diving, etc. ) Culture in other places such as brazil promote more team based sports than america (due to their culture beliefs and traditions).
