Anthropology
Anthropology is the study of humans: who we are, where we came from, how we live, and how our bodies, cultures, languages, and societies have changed over time. The word comes from Greek roots: anthropos = human logos = study or knowledge So, anthropology literally means “the study of humans.” What anthropology studies Anthropology looks at human life in a broad way. It asks questions such as: How did humans evolve biologically? How do different cultures organize family, religion, politics, and work? How do languages shape communication and identity? What can ancient tools, bones, buildings, and artifacts tell us about past societies? How do people adapt to different environments and historical changes? Main branches of anthropology Anthropology is often divided into four major fields: ...