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Definition
Studies the relationship between language, culture and society.
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Example / case study
K. S. Singh | Tribal and historical studies Cultural Anthropology | Culture and social life Linguistic Anthropology | Language and communication Physical Anthropology | Human biology and evolution
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Definition
1. Formative Phase (1774–1919)
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Example / case study
Herbert Risley: Racial theory of caste; The People of India. Thurston: Castes & Tribes of Southern India. Beginning: Institutionalisation of anthropology (Dept. of Anthropology, Calcutta University – 1920). Nature: Empirical fieldwork, study of social institutions.
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Definition
Anthropology has evolved from the colonial study of “primitive societies” into a dynamic, interdisciplinary and applied social science. Its holistic perspective, integrating biology, culture, language and history, makes it uniquely suited to address contemporary challenges such as public health, sustainable development, climate change, identity conflicts and inclusive governance. Consequently, anthropology remains highly relevant for both academic inquiry and evidence-based policymaking.
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Thinkers
4. Evaluative Phase (1990–Present) (not Vidyarthi’s original) Franz Boas | Cultural determinism, Historical Particularism Margaret Mead | Nature vs Nurture (Samoa study) Eric Wolf | Anthropology as an interdisciplinary discipline
Short notes for this Anthropology syllabus heading.