Anthropology

Anthropology

Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, and societies, in both the present and past, including past human species. Social anthropology studies patterns of behaviour, while cultural anthropology studies cultural meaning, including norms and values. Linguistic anthropology studies how language influences social life. Biological or physical anthropology studies the biological development of humans. Visual anthropology, which is usually considered to be a part of social anthropology, can mean both ethnographic film (where photography, film, and new media are used for study) as well as the study of "visuals", including art, visual images, cinema etc. Oxford Bibliographies describes visual anthropology as "the anthropological study of the visual and the visual study of the anthropological".Archaeology, which studies human activity through investigation of physical evidence, is considered a branch of anthropology in the United States and Canada, while in Europe it is viewed as a discipline in its own right or grouped under other related disciplines, such as history. A key distinguishing factor between archeology and anthropology is the focus on analyzing material remains in archaeology.

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Research on the Origins of Homophobic Discourse in Martinique Since 2012

Manioc

This video presents Nadia Chonville's research on the sources of homophobic discourse in the French Antilles, particularly in Martinique since 2012. The study aims to identify and understand the reasons …

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Supreo Chanda: Curriculum Vitae

CU: University of Calcutta

This document presents the curriculum vitae of Supreo Chanda, a Professor of Museology at the University of Calcutta. It details his educational background, including a PhD in Anthropology and an …

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IIT Hyderabad: Project Assistant Positions Available

IITH: Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

IIT Hyderabad is seeking qualified candidates for multiple Project Assistant positions on a time-limited contract basis. The positions are available in three areas: Environmental/GIS, Economics, and Social Sciences. The initial …

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Jazz and the Exaltation of an Ideal Africa: Aesthetic Heroism

Manioc

This video presents a conference talk by Philippe Sadikalay in 2015 discussing the role of jazz music in expressing the aspirations of African-American communities during the Civil Rights Movement. It …

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Anthropology's Impact on UN Peacekeeping Effectiveness

USI: United Service Institution of India

This article explores how anthropological understanding influences the effectiveness of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions. It highlights the cultural differences among troop-contributing countries (TCCs), particularly between the Global South and …

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Storytelling Collection in Vendée: Methods and Experience

Manioc

This video presents the experience of storytelling collection and methodological guides implemented in Vendée, France, by Jean-Pierre Mathias. Presented by Monique Blérald, it details the process of collecting and preserving …

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SHSS Seminar: Mind, Modernity, Madness - The Impact of Culture on Human Experience

IITI: Indian Institute of Technology Indore

Professor Liah Greenfeld will deliver a lecture on "Mind, Modernity, Madness," exploring the impact of culture on human experience. The lecture will discuss the book within the framework of human …

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Cengage India eLibrary Textbook Listing

University of Lucknow

This document lists several textbooks available on the Cengage India eLibrary platform. The list includes the title, author(s), ISBN, and edition number for each book. The subject areas covered include …

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Supervised and Completed Doctoral Dissertations by H. P. Hahn (Feb. 2025)

Goethe University Frankfurt

This document lists the doctoral students currently being supervised by H. P. Hahn as of February 2025, along with their dissertation topics. It also details completed dissertations under his primary …

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Subrata Sankar Bagchi: Academic Profile

CU: University of Calcutta

This document presents the academic profile of Subrata Sankar Bagchi, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chair Professor in Anthropology at the University of Calcutta. The profile details his specialization in Social Anthropology, …