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Unit 1- Assignment 1.1- Cultural Anthropology

Unit 1- Assignment 1.1- Cultural Anthropology

Q Briefly describe each of the four subfields of Anthropology. Then tie these together by explaining what it means that Anthropology is a holistic science

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Anthropology is considered to be a study of humanity that holds its origins in the natural sciences and social sciences. There are four subfields of Anthropology which include- cultural anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and biological anthropology. Cultural Anthropology can be considered as a comparison of the various adaptations that are made by the human groups within the diverse ecosystems. These adaptations can be named as culture and it includes traditional areas like ethnographic and ethnological research (R.E. Lenkeit).