Ant2000 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ANT2000 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND REVISED ANSWERS ALL CORRECT What is culture? - Answer- Culture...taken in its widest...sense, is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, arts, morals, law, custom and many other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society Sir Edward Burnett Tylor () - Answer- -A founder of social anthropology -1871: Primitive Culture (Volume 1 & Volume 2) -1881: Anthropology: An introduction to the study of man and civilization -Cultural ...

a random change in a gene or chromosome, creating a new trait that has a beneficial, harmful, or neutral effect on an organism's fitness is called a(n): mutation according to darwin, all of the following principles describe how natural selection operates in nature EXCEPT: an individual's use or disuse of a structure during its lifetime can be inherited by its offspring and, therefore bring about change in a species the idea that the natural processes operating today are the same as the...

AnthropologyThe study of humans. It is a holistic science meaning that it encompasses different perspectives. It is also comparative among groups of peoples. Encompasses temporal depth, geographic breadth, and conceptual power. Its a science, a social science, and a humanity. The Scientific RevolutionFrom in Europe, new understanding of the natural world. Margaret MeadWrote coming of age in Samoa in 1928 Anthropology Sub Fields- cultural anthropology - linguistic - archaeological ...

Generalized reciprocity mutual gift giving and sharing among family and friends found virtually in all societies (ex: food sharing between households, arrow change) Balanced reciprocity more refined than generalized, every gift comes with expectation of return of equal or greater value (often social value) (ex: craft item exchange among distant partners) What do Ju/hoansi do in their spare time? put great effort into producing trade items and engaging in other social events to build an...

What are the four orientations necessary for self-awareness? -object orientation -spatial orientation -temporal orientation -normative orientation Chp.16-What is the difference between dependence and independence training? Give an example of each. Dependence training socializes people to think of themselves in terms of the larger whole.Independence training fosters individual independence, self-reliance, and personal achievement. Chp.16-In what type of economic system are people likel...

Class notes of Ant2000 with definitions and terms

a random change in a gene or chromosome, creating a new trait that has a beneficial, harmful, or neutral effect on an organism's fitness is called a(n): mutation according to darwin, all of the following principles describe how natural selection operates in nature EXCEPT: an individual's use or disuse of a structure during its lifetime can be inherited by its offspring and, therefore bring about change in a species the idea that the natural processes operating today are the same as the...

AnthropologyThe study of humans. It is a holistic science meaning that it encompasses different perspectives. It is also comparative among groups of peoples. Encompasses temporal depth, geographic breadth, and conceptual power. Its a science, a social science, and a humanity. The Scientific RevolutionFrom in Europe, new understanding of the natural world. Margaret MeadWrote coming of age in Samoa in 1928 Anthropology Sub Fields- cultural anthropology - linguistic - archaeological ...

A well in depth notes of the class anthropology and a few study guides to help students with the course. Also a essay needed for the class to help get a better grasp of what to write about.

A well in depth study guide of what to know for the midterm. Includes all topics covered in calls with definition and a few examples.