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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phase

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A chronologically limited cultural unit within a local culture sequence, characterized by sufficient diagnostic traits to set it apart from all other units. A phase is generally ...

sagittal keel

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A bony ridge formed by a thickening of bone along the top of the skull; characteristic of h. Erectus.

sociolinguistics

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A branch of anthropological linguistics that studies how language and culture are related and how language is used in different social contexts.

sociocultural anthropology

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A branch of anthropology that deals with variations in patterns of social interaction and differences in cultural behavior.

reconnaissance survey

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A broad range of techniques involved in the location of archaeological sites, e.g. The recording of surface artifacts and features, and the sampling of natural and mineral ...