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Discipline within Social Sciences
Anthropology
Nhân chủng học
Anthropology is the comprehensive study of humanity, examining biological, cultural, linguistic, and archaeological aspects of human existence. It seeks to understand human diversity and commonality across cultures and throughout history.
Key Questions
- •What makes us human?
- •How do cultures develop and change?
- •How did human societies evolve?
Subfields & Specializations (5)
Cultural Anthropology
Nhân chủng học văn hóa
Study of contemporary human cultures and social practices
Biological Anthropology
Nhân chủng học sinh học
Study of human biological evolution and variation
Linguistic Anthropology
Nhân chủng học ngôn ngữ
Study of language in social and cultural contexts
Archaeology
Khảo cổ học
Study of past human societies through material remains
Medical Anthropology
Nhân chủng học y tế
Study of health, illness, and healing across cultures