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Cultural anthropology
Of or pertaining to the branch of anthropology that examines culture as a scientifically meaningful concept.
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varnas caste
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Groups in Hindu India associated with certain occupations.
mammary glands
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Glands found in mammalian females that produce milk.
balanced reciprocity
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Gift giving that clearly carries the obligation of an eventual and roughly equal return.
underwater reconnaissance
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Geophysical methods of underwater survey include (1) a proton magnetometer towed behind a survey vessel, so as to detect iron and steel objects which distort the earth's magnetic field; (2) sidescan ...
quadrant
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
Generally refers to one-quarter of an excavation unit or level, e.g."the northwest quadrant of excavation unit n. 2-4, e. 4-6".
remote sensing
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
General term for reconnaissance and surface survey techniques that leave subsurface archaeological deposits undisturbed.
