cultural anthropology
noun
: anthropology that deals with human culture especially with respect to social structure, language, law, politics, religion, magic, art, and technology compare physical anthropology
cultural anthropologist
noun
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Through this approach, the medical and health humanities contribute invaluable insights to the medical profession by integrating the methodologies and perspectives of diverse humanities fields such as cultural anthropology, comparative literature, philosophy, and studio arts.
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Christopher Rim, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Miloš was the king of the movie that was cultural anthropology.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
But while pursuing a degree in cultural anthropology at the University of Houston, Romero rediscovered her love of imagery.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Man and His Works A scientific, readable treatise on cultural anthropology, by a leading authority, professor at Northwestern.
—Melville J. Herskovits, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2024
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Christopher Rim, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Miloš was the king of the movie that was cultural anthropology.
—Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
But while pursuing a degree in cultural anthropology at the University of Houston, Romero rediscovered her love of imagery.
—Debra Utacia Krol, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
Man and His Works A scientific, readable treatise on cultural anthropology, by a leading authority, professor at Northwestern.
—Melville J. Herskovits, Foreign Affairs, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Cultural anthropology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultural%20anthropology. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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