Meaning and Definition of Anthropology

 Meaning and Definition of Anthropology Where the term “Anthropology” comes from… Etymologically, the term is derived from two ancient Greek words: “Anthropos” means “man,” and “Logos” means “Science” or “study”. Therefore, we can say Anthropology is the study of man. Anthropology is the subject that studies man in his totality. It not only answers questions … Read more

Scope of Social Anthropology

 Scope of Social Anthropology   Introduction   It is the study of the social aspect of man. Total way of life of the people. Their way of thinking, feeling, and action.   It deals with the social activity of man (behavior, custom, belief, pattern, economic organization, rituals, festivals, political organization, value, knowledge, folklore, etc).   … Read more

What is Biological anthropology and its relation to other disciplines

What is Biological anthropology and its relation to other disciplines?   Introduction  Anthropology is the holistic and comparative study of humanity. It is the systematic explanation of human biological and cultural diversity examining the origins of and changes in human biology and culture. Anthropology provides an explanation for the similarities and differences while undergoing through … Read more

Eco-Sensitivity Adaptation Acclimation Acclimatization

Eco-Sensitivity Adaptation Acclimation Acclimatization Eco-Sensitivity ·         The concept of an ecological sensitivity or Eco-Sensitivity is among the most widely used terms with no unequivocally accepted definition. Infect eco-sensitivity is often considered synonymous with environmentally sensitive areas, environmentally sensitive zones, ecologically sensitive ecosystems, ecologically sensitive sites. ·         The Eco-Sensitivity area is an area … Read more

The concept in Ecology and Ecosystem

The concept in Ecology and Ecosystem Ecology Interdiction ·         The word” Ecology” comes from two Greek words “Ikos” which means “Home” and “Logus” which means “Study”. So it is the study of organisms with respect to their house or dwelling place. ·         German scientist Ernest Haeckel coined the term “Ecology” in 1866. ·         Ecology is … Read more