2007-06-24 17:07:14 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Anthropology
You have some good answers so far - but they have all missed the key that makes Anthropology different from the other social sciences - which also study apsects of humanity. Anthropology is the holistic study of man, his culture, biological history and diversity, his languages, his history and how he has interacted with both other humans and the environment.
ps - excuse the "his" - just easier than using his/hers all the time =)
2007-06-25 05:53:08 · answer #1 · answered by dmackey89 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the study of humanity. There are 4 sub-fields: Archeology is the study of past cultures by examining what they have left behind, like artifacts. Linguistics is the study of language. Cultural Anthropology is the study of culture through ethnographic research, that is spending time with a group of people and learning there way of life. And finally there is physical anthropology which deals with studying human evolution by looking at human remains.
2007-06-25 04:20:25 · answer #2 · answered by Jessye 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The study of humans and human life. There are many different kinds though. Cultural anthropology means you travel different areas and study their cultural. Linguistic (if that is spelled right) is the study of different languages. And there are a couple more.
2007-06-25 00:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by TTC#2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study of Humanity
2007-06-25 00:09:20 · answer #4 · answered by PSU840 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The study of culture from the outside. While Sociology is the study of culture from the inside.
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2007-06-26 08:22:11 · answer #5 · answered by Rai A 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Study of culture.
2007-06-26 10:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by Miss 6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study of Humanity (Generally speaking)
Received my first B.A. in Anthropology
Great Subject!
2007-06-25 00:12:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The study of cultures. Could be modern or ancient. Its actually not a bad class to try in college.
2007-06-25 00:10:30 · answer #8 · answered by Mike L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the study of humans/human life
2007-06-25 00:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋