Cultural anthropology

Cultural anthropology

Of or pertaining to the branch of anthropology that examines culture as a scientifically meaningful concept.

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Epidemiology

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The field of medical research that studies the causes of diseases and how to cure or control them. Epidemiologists also track the frequency and geographic distribution of diseases over time. In ...

The occurrence of a disease in a population in which it appears, rapidly spreads between people, reaches a high frequency, and then subsides. Contagious diseases such as influenza, measles, and aids ...

Endemic

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A disease that is always present in a community, usually at a low, more or less constant frequency. Malaria, arthritis, and high blood pressure are examples. See hyperendemic.

Eminent domain

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

The right of a government to take legal possession of private property for public use. In most western countries, the property owner is financially compensated for the loss based on what is ...

Emic categories

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Referring to the categorization of things according to the way in which members of a society classify their own world. In other words, this is the way their culture and language divide up reality. ...

Ego (in reference to diagramming kinship)

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

In a kinship diagram, the individual to whom all relationships are referred.

Egalitarian

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

Referring to societies in which all people are equal in terms of economic and political rights. Foraging bands are the most egalitarian societies. However, even in these societies, there are ...