What is the primary contribution of interpretive anthropology?

a. Interpretive anthropology has increased awareness of the role of anthropologists.
b. Interpretive anthropology has increased our focus on description and ethnographic detail.
c. Interpretive anthropology has led to a much greater understanding of how cultures change.
d. Interpretive anthropology provides an etic point of view.
e. Interpretive anthropology has not made any new contributions to the field of anthropology.


ANS: B

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