Define the difference between emic and etic perspectives. Determine why an anthropologist might want to use both strategies when conducting ethnographic fieldwork.

What will be an ideal response?


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A) restraining; determining B) definitive; determining C) definitive; restraining D) positive; negative

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Which of the following lists best summarizes the primate characteristics that laid the foundation for human culture?

A. Grasping ability with the hand and a large brain size. B. Upright bipedal walking and social natures. C. Running ability and the ability to develop weapons as a part of a group. D. The ability to hunt and gather food.

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By sustainable development, Reed means that commercial lumber companies and ranchers should replant the tropical forest after they have cut it down and permit exploited areas to regenerate for approximately 40 years

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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