Essentials of Anthropology

Anthropology is the scientific study of humanity which is situated at the intersection between thenatural sciences and the humanities.

It is concerned with the study of human behavior, biology andsocieties.

Anthropology has a wide scope, and its area of application ranges from biology to theevolutionary history of Homo sapiens.

It also deals with the attributes of human society and culturethat differentiate human beings from other animal species.

The patterns of human behavior arestudied under social anthropology.

Cultural anthropology focuses on the variations in human cultureincluding values and norms.

Linguistic anthropology deals with the influence of language on thesocial and cultural aspects of life.

Physical anthropology is concerned with the biologicaldevelopment of humans.

This book unfolds the innovative aspects of anthropology which will becrucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter.

The various sub-fields of anthropologyalong with technological progress that have future implications are glanced at herein.

This book is anessential guide for both academicians and those who wish to pursue this discipline further.