ANTHROPOLOGY

ANTHROPOLOGY
• The scientific study of the origin and behavior of
man, including the development of societies and
cultures.

• Anthropology is the study of humanity.

Anthropology's main concerns are the ancestors of
the modern human. American anthropology is
divided into four fields: cultural anthropology,
archaeology, linguistic anthropology and biological
anthropology. The purpose of anthropology is to
better understand the modern person through
education of the past.
 CHARACTERISTICS OF
ANTHROPOLOGY
• 1. It transcends the interest of any
particular culture or society .
• 2. It studies their differences and
similarities.
• 3. It tries to explain fundamental
questions that usually trouble mankind
like the origin of inequality , racism,
sexism and the significance of mankind’s
animal heritage.
 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER
SCIENCES
• To study human evolution - GEOLOGIST

• Taxonomy – Zoologist

• Dating Methods - Chemist

FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY
The Importance of Anthropology
in Human History
• Global Socialization - This increase in social
interaction makes the study of humanity vital
for etiquette and understanding of other
cultures and peoples.

• Knowledge of Ourselves- In this way, we can

understand why people formed societies,
prayed to certain religious deities and ate
certain foods. Each of these was a building
block to modern culture
• Retaining the Past-Through
anthropology we are able to study and
reflect on humankind's heritage.
Linguistics opens the door to ancient
languages that are widely unused
today.
 What Types of Different Jobs
Derive from Anthropology?

• Education
• Jobs
• Duties
• Skills
• Salary
 Difference Between
Anthropology & History

• Specifically, anthropology is the study of

human beings and their behavior. History
has a broader definition and focuses on
the study of the human past. In essence,
while anthropology focuses more
specifically on human behavior, history is
the study of human civilizations.
 Its importance to Religion?

• " Where did humans come

from?".
MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY
 Emory University,
Anthropology Campus