The term evolution comes from the idea that biological species, to include humans, have changed over time and have given growth to other species that can be traced as far back as the ancient Greek philosophers. Societies present day knowledge of evolution began in Europe in the late 1700s, but ideas began to shift in the late 1800s, when scientists were starting to recognize fossils as the remains of creatures that once existed on earth. Beforehand, scientists had been under the assumption that fossils were the remains of deformed individuals of existing species and were simply just “tricks of nature.” (Book, 47). Scientist George Culver felt the apparent reasoning behind fossils was due to the earth undergoing a succession of global disasters, e.g. floods, earthquakes and changes to the earths crust. Inherently, this brought upon mass extinction to all life forms and later new life forms appeared.
In the realm of physical or biological anthropology, the center focus is the study of evolution of humans, their changeability and adaptations to handle environmental …show more content…
Physical anthropologist examines the physical and biological growths of the human body and the relationship of these traits to cultural and historical influences. Paleontologists and archaeologists focus on the roots and progression of the human body, as well as the culture. Cultural anthropologist examines modern sociocultural systems throughout the world, whereas anthropological linguists concentrate on the languages among cultures. Using this specific model helps an anthropologist obtain a better understanding of humankind, which one single model could not provide. The one drawback of the multiple model approach is the possibility for disintegration due to the plethora of information, specific concentration and continually following up with all areas of anthropology (Paul Heibert,
In the realm of physical or biological anthropology, the center focus is the study of evolution of humans, their changeability and adaptations to handle environmental …show more content…
Physical anthropologist examines the physical and biological growths of the human body and the relationship of these traits to cultural and historical influences. Paleontologists and archaeologists focus on the roots and progression of the human body, as well as the culture. Cultural anthropologist examines modern sociocultural systems throughout the world, whereas anthropological linguists concentrate on the languages among cultures. Using this specific model helps an anthropologist obtain a better understanding of humankind, which one single model could not provide. The one drawback of the multiple model approach is the possibility for disintegration due to the plethora of information, specific concentration and continually following up with all areas of anthropology (Paul Heibert,