AND ANTHROPOLOGY ZPY 114-HR7A Handout No. 2 Anthrophology- coined from two Greek words anthropos which means “man” or “human being” and logos which means “knowledge”. Four Main Fields of Anthropology 1. Physical or biological anthropology-studies human beings through genetics‚ inherited traits‚ evolution and adaptation. It is called physical anthropology because the data it uses are mainly physical to gather information on the evolutionary development of man. 2. Cultural Anthropology-it examines
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Anthropology 1: Human Evolution Recombinant DNA technology is defined as a series of procedures that are used to recombine DNA segments. A recombinant DNA molecule is constructed from segments of two or more different DNA molecules. Under certain circumstances‚ a recombinant DNA molecule can enter a cell and replicate‚ either on its own or after it has been integrated into a chromosome. Some examples of DNA technology are the insertion of bacterial DNA into certain crops‚ cloning‚ and genetically
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the Nacirema Culture Ethnocentrism is defined as a belief that one’s own culture is superior. This article uses metaphors’ to describe our own well to do American society. As we read the article we automatically judge and think that the Nacirema’s are barbaric people who seem very uneducated and masochistic‚ when in fact we follow the same practices. As we read this article‚ we see the Nacirema as a masochistic culture which gave their possessions for the chance to be treated with rituals they
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Cultural Anthropology Review Sheet. * On test I. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology A. Different kinds of Anthropology* 1. Biological/Physical Anthropology: the branch of anthropology dealing with the evolutionary changes in human body structure and the classification of modern races. 2. Archaeologist: Study of material culture 3. Linguistic Anthropology: Study of how language is used in various social context. Focuses mainly on interplay of language and culture. 4. Cul
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In the article‚ “Body Ritual among the Nacirema‚” author Horace Miner talks in detail about the culture of a North American clan‚ the Nacirema. Horace Miner seems to be particularly interested in the magical beliefs‚ practices‚ and rituals of the Nacirema clan. The “Body Ritual among the Nacirema” article shows many different examples of culture‚ cultural relativism‚ ethnocentrism‚ and qualitative research methodology. The sociological concept of culture is shown in nearly every paragraph of this
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After realizing “Nacirema” is American spelled backwards‚ it becomes evident that Miner is criticizing American culture. He describes the “tribes” behavior with a focus on changing personal appearance and magic-based rituals. Everybody goes to the “Latipso” to see “medicine-men” when they are sick and often are given potions or end up dead. This is like a looking glass into American culture. In our culture‚ there is a huge focus on physical features‚ but we don’t pray to fix it. Instead we take vitamins
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Anthropology 101 Forensic Anthropology Anthropology is the scientific study of the origin‚ the behavior‚ and the physical‚ social‚ and cultural development of humans (Larsen). Within anthropology‚ there are branches that specialize in certain fields of study. Forensic anthropology is one of those branches. Forensic anthropology is applying knowledge of biology‚ science‚ and culture to the legal process (pbs.org). Physical or biological anthropologists who specialize in forensics primarily focus
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1. Do you think you would enjoy a vacation in the land of the Nacirema? Why or why not? Where do the Nacirema live? Nacirema have different beliefs than I do. They believe you body is ugly and it is a vessel for disease and debility. This belief is not something I chose to believe. I believe we should all love our bodies. There are ways to prevent sickness and weakness outside conditions does these things to the body. The body does not function just for weakness and disease. I would not want to
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The Nacirema Tribe By Edgar A. Maceo September 2008 The article that I read is called “Body Ritual Among the Nacierma”. The Nacierma is a North American Group living in the territory between the Canadian Cree‚ the Yaqui and Tarahumare of Mexico. My first thought was‚ wow‚ I never heard of this tribe before‚ and they are North American. As I continued to read this article‚ I became more fascinated by it and wondered‚ how come I’ve never heard of this tribe. They appear to be a lot like us or
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Anthropology 1/9/13 Archaeology * The study of human behavior through material remains * Artifacts: items intentionally modified for use as a tool * Applied Archaeology Archaeological Tools * Survey * Test Pits * Excavation – digging & examining * Trowels * Careful excavation * Lab analysis Biological (Physical) Anthropology * The study of human biological variation in time and space 5 Special Interests within Biological Anthropology
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