Cultural Anthropology Chapter 4

Front 1

applied anthropology

Back 1

use of anthropological data, perspectives, theories, etc. to assess and solve contemporary problems

Front 2

theoretical/academic anthropology

Back 2

anthropology for the purpose of understanding human difference, history, etc.

Front 3

developmental anthropology

Back 3

social and cultural problems in economic expansion

Front 4

cultural compatibility and incompatibility

Back 4

something is compatible if it, is culturally compatible, responds to local needs, involve men and women in planning and carrying out the changes, harnesses tradition, is flexible. If it doesn’t match these things it is not compatible. (overinnovation, too much change)

Front 5

forensic anthropology

Back 5

using anthropological techniques to identify bodies or solve crimes

Front 6

anthropology and education

Back 6

how education responds to cultural differences in the classroom

Front 7

urban anthropology

Back 7

study of urban social problems, differences between urban and other environments, and adaptation to city life.

Front 8

medical anthropology

Back 8

how different cultures treat illness and disease

Front 9

health care systems

Back 9

beliefs, customs, specialties, and techniques aimed at ensuring health and prevention of disease.

Front 10

cultural resource management

Back 10

someone who helps industrial builders build what they want without harming or intruding upon any protected land.