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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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specialized pastoralism
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The adaptive strategy of exclusive reliance on animal husbandry.
stability
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The ability of an ecosystem to return to equilibrium after disturbances.
resilience
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The ability of an ecosystem to undergo change while still maintaining its basic elements or relationships.
social mobility
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The ability of people to change their social position within the society.
authority
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The ability to exert influence because of one's personal prestige or the status of one's office.
power
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The ability to exert influence because one's directives are backed by negative sanctions of some sort.
cultural relativism
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The ability to view the beliefs and customs of other peoples within the context of their culture rather than one's own.
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