LESSON 3: ANTHROPOLOGY
ANTHROPOLOGY
The investigation of the natural and social development and various people, over a significant time
span. It is the study of Anthropology aims to look at the differences and similarities of individuals.
ANTHROPOLOGISTS
Anthropologist’s aims to clarify describe and explain reality as they make test and hypothesize about
the evolution of humans.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology is a relatively new field of inquiry that has developed in recent times. Human
interaction started a long time ago. Reasons for contact are varies—it can be for trade or barter,
acquiring land, property, extension or power or even spreading religion. The study of Anthropology
deals with the similarities and differences of these connections.
ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
A basic tenet of anthropology, is that culture should be perceived in a vast context to comprehend the
interconnectedness and interdependence of humans. This perspective would allow people to
understand, appreciate and respect different culture.
Sub-Fields Of Anthropology
1. Physical
2. Archaeological
3. Linguistic
4. Cultural
5. Applied
1. Physical Anthropology
Sometimes referred to as Biological Anthropology which deals with the advancement, and assorted
variety of individuals. It is focused on studying fossils or remains of both human and non- humans to
understand and provide answers to the biological evolution of species. Physical anthropologists work
comprehensively on three noteworthy issues:
1. Human and nonhuman primate advancement.
2. Significance of human race and it's advancement.
3. Natural bases of human conduct.
2. Archaeology
This is focused on the study of material remains in an attempt to describe the behavior of humans.
Studies material remains in order to describe and explain human behavior.
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Lesson 3: Anthropology
ANTHROPOLOGY
The investigation of the natural and social development and various people, over a significant time
span. It is the study of Anthropology aims to look at the differences and similarities of individuals.
ANTHROPOLOGISTS
Anthropologist’s aims to clarify describe and explain reality as they make test and hypothesize about
the evolution of humans.
THE DEVELOPMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology is a relatively new field of inquiry that has developed in recent times. Human
interaction started a long time ago. Reasons for contact are varies—it can be for trade or barter,
acquiring land, property, extension or power or even spreading religion. The study of Anthropology
deals with the similarities and differences of these connections.
ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
A basic tenet of anthropology, is that culture should be perceived in a vast context to comprehend the
interconnectedness and interdependence of humans. This perspective would allow people to
understand, appreciate and respect different culture.
Sub-Fields Of Anthropology
1. Physical
2. Archaeological
3. Linguistic
4. Cultural
5. Applied
1. Physical Anthropology
Sometimes referred to as Biological Anthropology which deals with the advancement, and assorted
variety of individuals. It is focused on studying fossils or remains of both human and non- humans to
understand and provide answers to the biological evolution of species. Physical anthropologists work
comprehensively on three noteworthy issues:
1. Human and nonhuman primate advancement.
2. Significance of human race and it's advancement.
3. Natural bases of human conduct.
2. Archaeology
This is focused on the study of material remains in an attempt to describe the behavior of humans.
Studies material remains in order to describe and explain human behavior.
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Lesson 3: Anthropology
