The nature of anthropology

Emphasizes the fundamental similarities of all members of the human race and the wide range of adaptations toward the common goals of survival.

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"Emphasizes the fundamental similarities of all members of the human race and the wide range of adaptations toward the common goals of survival."@en
"Looks at the discipline of anthropology, the study of man, human behavior and diversity. Al."
"Everywhere, fundamentally people are alike, but different ; part of the one family but diverse in many ways. Defines anthropology as the study of man. The anthropologist determines what is the same in human behaviour, and tries to understand and explain the diversity found, though all the differences found are equally valid and creative. Also defines physical and culturalanthropology."@en
"The nature of anthropology emphasizes the fundamental similarities of all members of the human race and the wide range of adaptations toward the common goals of survival."@en
"Examining anthropology's holistic approach and scientific methods, this video explores the goals of anthropology - to learn about the similarity and diversity of cultures. It differentiates between biological and cultural anthropology and distinguishes among the subfields of archaeology, ethnology, and linguistics. Profiles the research of Margaret Mead and Franz Boas."@en
"This program provides an introduction to the field of anthropology in general. It emphasizes a holistic approach to the discipline, focusing on scientific techniques and the value of each society studied. It explores how the field devloped and how it has changed over time. The program introduces the student to some of the main theorists involved in anthropology from its inception, including Charles Darwin, Franz Boas and Margaret Mead. Concepts central to the study of anthropology, such as cultural relativism and ethnocentrism, are introduced through an exploration of the native cultures of the Turkana tribe, the Kwakiutl Indians, Tasmanian Aborigines [Traganini was "the last full-blooded Tasmanian", and the Omaha tribe."@en
"Exphasizes the fundamental similarities of all members of the human race and the wide range of adaptations toward the common goals of survival."@en
"Anthropology is defined and described with an emphasis on its holistic approach, its scientific techniques, and its assumption of the value of each society. The problems related to ethnocentrism are reviewed as are some of the theories and goals of the anthropologist. Margaret Mead and Franz Boas are included in this overview."@en
""Anthropology is defined and described emphasizing its holistic approach, scientific techniques and its assumption of the value of each society studied." -- Verso du conteneur."
"Examining anthropology's holistic approach and scientific methods, this video explores the goals of anthropology -- to learn about the similarity and diversity of cultures. It differentiates between biological and cultural anthropology and distinguishes among the subfields of archaeology, ethnology, and linguistics. Profiles the research of Margaret Mead and Franz Boas."
"This program emphasizes the fundamental similarities of all members of the human race and the wide range of adaptations toward the common goals of survival. The history and development of anthropology are covered."
"Anthropology, in many respects, is like a detective story, with clues revealed in three broad categories: archaeology, ethology and linguistics. This first program introduces some of the foremost experts in these fields, reveals the excitement of their work, and examines how their discoveries affect today's world."@en
"Anthropology, in many respects, is like a detective story, with clues revealed in three broad categories: archaeology, ethology and linguistics. This first program introduces some of the foremost experts in these fields, reveals the excitement of their work, and examines how their discoveries affect today's world."
"Anthropology is defined and described emphasizing its holistic approach, scientific techniques and its assumption of the value of each society studied."
"Anthropology is defined and described, with emphasis on its holistic approach, scientific techniques, and assumption of the value of each society studied."