Anthropology

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Anthropology

Anthropology (/ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/; from the Greek ἄνθρωπος, anthrōpos, "human", and -λογία, -logia, "study") is the scientific study of humans, human behavior and societies in the past and present. It is a social science that deals with all aspects of humanity, including our physical development and the creation of our cultures.

Etymology

The term "anthropology" is derived from the Greek words anthrōpos (ἄνθρωπος), meaning "human", and logia (-λογία), meaning "study". It was first used in English in the early 16th century, but its modern use dates back to the works of Magnus Hundt and Otto Casmann in the late 16th century.

Subfields

Anthropology is divided into several subfields:

  • Physical anthropology: This branch deals with the physical development of the human species. It includes the study of human evolution and human diversity.
  • Cultural anthropology: This branch studies the cultural aspects of human societies, including customs, practices, beliefs, and languages.
  • Archaeology: This branch studies past societies through their material remains.

Related Terms

  • Ethnography: A research method used by anthropologists to study human societies and cultures.
  • Ethnology: The comparative study of different cultures.
  • Biological anthropology: A subfield of anthropology that provides a biological perspective to the systematic study of human beings.

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