Anthropology

Anthropology

The study of human beings and human ancestors through time. Focuses on relation to physical characteristics, environmental effects, social relations and culture. The science of humans.

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steatite

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Soapstone or talc; a soft gray to green stone used as a carving medium.

achieved status

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Social standing and prestige reflecting the ability of an individual to acquire an established position in society as a result of individual accomplishments (cf. Ascribed status).

true breeding

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Showing the same traits without exception over many generations.

incest

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Sexual intercourse between closely related persons.

probabilistic sampling

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Sampling method, employing probability theory, designed to draw reliable general conclusions about a site or region, based on small sample areas. Four types of sampling strategies ...