Anthropological Research: The systematic study of human cultures, behaviors, and biology using various qualitative and quantitative methods.
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4. Methods in Anthropological Research
Economic Anthropology
Economic Anthropology: The study of human economic behavior and how economic systems, including exchange, production, and consumption, are culturally structured.
Urban Anthropology
Urban Anthropology: The study of urban life, including the cultural, social, and political dynamics within cities and metropolitan areas.
Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Anthropology: The application of anthropological methods to solve legal cases, typically involving the identification of human remains.
Environmental Anthropology
Environmental Anthropology: The study of human-environment interactions, including how humans adapt to and impact their surroundings.
Medical Anthropology
Medical Anthropology: A subfield that focuses on how health, illness, and healing practices are influenced by cultural beliefs, social structures, and biological factors.
Applied Anthropology
Applied Anthropology: The use of anthropological methods and insights to address practical issues in fields such as healthcare, development, and education.
Linguistic Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology: The study of language and its relationship to culture, communication, and social life, exploring language variation and evolution.
Biological Anthropology
Biological Anthropology (Physical Anthropology): The study of human biology, evolution, and the biological diversity of humans, including genetics, primatology, and human fossils.