Title: Through the Lens of Anthropology
Headings: Introduction: Viewing the World through the Lens of Anthropology
Introduction: Viewing the World through the Lens of Anthropology
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Content: Key early anthropologists in North America include Franz Boas, Alfred Kroeber, and Julian Steward. Anthropology continues to grow in numbers, diversity, and interests. Anthropology, Colonialism, and Decolonization
Anthropologists have been described as agents of colonialism, but many anthropologists now support the dismantling of the systematic oppression of Indigenous peoples, through a process known as deconlonization. Situating Anthropology
Anthropology can be considered in multiple contexts. These include the academic world, the business world, and popular culture. The Importance of Anthropology in an Increasingly Connected World
Anthropologists can make important contributions to (1) helping people suffering from epidemics, natural disasters, and conflict, and (2) research and planning for sustainability, climate change, and food security. Review Questions
1. How do anthropologists define anthropology, human, and culture? 2. What are the main components of culture?