What is the holistic approach? Demonstrate how the holistic approach is a vital component of the anthropological perspective

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1, Define the holistic approach
2, Give a specific example of how anthropologists use this approach
3, Connect this to the overall scope of anthropological curiosity

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