Bipedalism has traditionally been viewed as an adaptation to open grassland or savanna country, although Ardipithecus lived in a humid woodland habitat. Perhaps bipedalism developed in the woodlands but became even more adaptive in a savanna habitat.
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Anthropologists doing fieldwork typically involve themselves in many different experiences. They try to investigate not just one aspect of culture (such as the political system) but how all aspects relate to each other (for example, how the political system fits with economic institutions, religious beliefs, etc.). This perspective is called:
a. holism. b. ethnology. c. comparison. d. participation. e. culture-boundedness.
Why are forensic anthropologists asked to testify at trials frequently?
a. They are specialists in interpreting human behavior and are able to best understand what motivates a criminal. b. They are legal anthropologists and are familiar with laws surrounding the treatment of human remains. c. Because they have a great deal of cross-cultural experience, forensic anthropologists are excellent at explaining a crime scene. d. Forensic anthropology is the study of criminals and criminal behavior. e. They specialize in identifying victims and circumstances of death.
Why does anthropologist Carole McGranahan advocate for Nepali refugees in U.S. courts?
A) She provides expert testimony regarding the current state of political instability to aid them in procuring legalized refugee status in the United States. B) She provides expert testimony on the cultural traditions of the Nepali to better explain their behavior in the United States. C) She provides legal advice and counsel for refugees who have committed crimes in their home country and are being considered for expatriation. D) She provides legal counsel to lawyers who work with Nepalese so that they can better understand their clients. E) She actually works for the current Nepal government and tries to settle international legal issues that emerge when an individual chooses to leave their home country.
Marriage markets are similar between industrialized and nonindustrialized countries.
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