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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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Cultural anthropology
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.
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 are recognized: (1) ...
legitimacy
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The right to rule on the basis of recognized principles.
mechanization
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The replacement of human and animal labor by mechanical devices.
