What two distinct sets of questions are sought by biological anthropologists?
A) the emergence and evolution of human beings; how and why contemporary humans vary biologically
B) reconstructing cultural changes in the past through artifacts; the history and diversity of languages
C) applying knowledge of culture to correct social problems; understanding how and why people today vary in their customs and behaviors
D) using cultural knowledge to dominate and exploit other societies; studying the earliest examples of tool use by our human ancestors
A
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In the U.S., any project requiring a federal permit or license, or using federal funds, by law must be preceded by a(n):
a. needs assessment. b. archaeological assessment. c. cultural assessment. d. assessment of feasibility. e. social impact statement.
Some researchers believe that H. rudolfensis was a separate species that was contemporaneous with
A. Gigantopithecus. B. Ardipithecus. C. H. sapiens. D. H. habilis. E. Au. anamensis.
What, if anything, is the difference between an anthropologist currently consulting on a development project in Indonesia and another one conducting research in support of the British colonial government's efforts to subdue African natives in the 1930s?
What will be an ideal response?
Industrialization increases mobility, which plays a major role in the disappearance of extended families in the United States.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)