APG 203 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Applied Anthropology, Urban Anthropology, Medical Anthropology
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Applied anthropology- the use of anthropological data, perspectives, theory, and methods to identify, assess, and solve contemporary problems. Ethnography is one of applied anthropology s most valuable research tool. A systematic perspective recognizes that changes have multiple consequences. Developmental anthropology focuses on social issues in and the cultural dimensions of economic development. Development projects typically promote cash employment and new technology at the expense of subsistence economies. Not all governments seek to increase equality and end poverty. Anthropology and education researchers work in classrooms, homes, and other settings relevant to education. Both academic and applied anthropologists study migration from rural areas to cities across national boundaries. Medical anthropology is the cross cultural, biocultural study of health problems and conditions, disease, illness, disease theories, and health care systems. Includes anthropologists from all 4 subfields and have academic and applied dimensions. Increased equity- reduction in absolute poverty, with a more even distribution of wealth.
