What does holism refer to? Why is the concept central to anthropology? How does this concept relate to the "four-field" approach within the discipline? Have you encountered this concept in any of your other classes?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to McCurdy in "Motorcycles, Membership, and Belonging," because the GWRRA is organized around couples and not individuals, the GWRRA has unintentionally

a. diminished the role of women within the organization; women hold very few positions of authority and make up a minority at all organized events. b. offended women, causing them to form their own Gold Wing riding association. c. created an important role for women in the organization; women hold high-level positions and make up a majority of volunteers at rallies and fund-raisers. d. largely ignored women who ride motorcycles in the United States and Canada.

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The major differences among human groups are differences in:

B. anatomy and physiology C. innate patterns of behavior D. skin color

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Identify the four subdisciplines of anthropology. Define each and give one example of something each might study.

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