Anthropology Chapter 3 Flashcards

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Anthropology

Salvage Ethnography
- Focuses on documenting the practices and folklore of cultures at risk of extinction due to modernization.
- Associated with Franz Boas and his students, particularly in relation to Native American cultures.
Urgent Anthropology
- A form of ethnographic research documenting endangered cultures.
- Synonymous with salvage ethnography, emphasizing immediate action to preserve cultural practices.
Acculturation Studies
- Examines cultural changes resulting from interaction between different cultures, through adaptation or borrowing.
- Defines a merging of cultures due to prolonged contact between groups.
Applied Anthropology
- Utilizes anthropological methods and theories to address and solve real-world problems.
- Focuses on practical applications of cultural understanding in various fields.
Advocacy Anthropology
- A subtype of applied anthropology that promotes the interests of specific communities.
- Often involves advocacy efforts for indigenous peoples, ethnic minorities, or refugees to external agencies.
Ethnographic Fieldwork
- Involves detailed recording and analysis of a culture through participant observation.
- Results in comprehensive written accounts of specific peoples, places, or institutions.
Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Quantitative research typically involves experiments that measure variables and produce numerical data.
- Qualitative data can be gathered through methods such as observations and questionnaires, integrating both numerical and descriptive information.

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Explore key concepts from Anthropology Chapter 3 with these flashcards. Learn about terms like 'Salvage Ethnography' and 'Urgent Anthro' that focus on the preservation of endangered cultures. Perfect for students seeking to deepen their understanding of cultural anthropology.