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Anthropology and the Study of Humanity

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Biology, archaeology, language, and culture-gain a comprehensive understanding of humanity's development from an acclaimed professor and field researcher.

Syllabus

  • 01: Why Anthropology Matters
  • 02: Science, Darwin, and Anthropology
  • 03: Our Primate Family Tree
  • 04: Paleoanthropology and the Hominin Family
  • 05: Tracing the Spread of Humankind
  • 06: Anthropology and the Question of Race
  • 07: Archaeology and Human Tools
  • 08: Agricultural Roots of Civilization
  • 09: Rise of Urban Centers
  • 10: Anthropological Perspectives on Money
  • 11: Anthropological Perspectives on Language
  • 12: Apocalyptic Anthropology
  • 13: Cultural Anthropology and Human Diversity
  • 14: Field Research in Cultural Anthropology
  • 15: Kinship, Family, and Marriage
  • 16: Sex, Gender, and Sexuality
  • 17: Religion and Spirituality
  • 18: Art and Visual Anthropology
  • 19: Conflict and Reconciliation across Cultures
  • 20: Forensics and Legal Anthropology
  • 21: Medical Anthropology
  • 22: Anthropology and Economic Development
  • 23: Cultural Ecology
  • 24: The Anthropology of Happiness
  • By This Professor

Taught by

Scott M. Lacy

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