anthropology Q&A

Short Essay-Please answer with at least 3 sentences.

Why include sustainability in a course about anthropology?

Question 20:

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What role does technology play in modifying language? How might you incorporate future technological changes in understanding language and culture?

Question 21:

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What is the difference between disease and illness, using an anthropological approach?

Question 22:

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The discipline of anthropology studies the human condition from a cultural and a biological perspective. Can you think of some examples of the interrelatedness of culture and biology from your own life?

Question 23:

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Define anthropology. Describe the four subfields of anthropology. Using examples from each, explain what their focus of study is.

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We learned that culture can have elements that are both adaptive and maladaptive. Name two cultural features in the United States can you identify that are maladaptive and two that are adaptive.

Question 27:

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After completing all the modules and assignments, what do you think of the field of anthropology?  Is it a useful perspective, perhaps even a career for you?

Question 28:

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Identify the key challenges and threats to the future of humanity and at least two necessary steps that are essential for establishing a balance between populations and the earth’s resources.