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Cultural anthropology

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

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Monogamy

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

An exclusive union of one man and one woman.

Isotopic analysis

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

An important source of information on the reconstruction of prehistoric diets, this technique analyses the ratios of the principal isotopes preserved in human bone; in effect the method reads the ...

Projectile point

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

An inclusive term for arrow, spear or dart-points. characterised by a symmetrical point, a relatively thin cross-section and some element to allow attachment to the projectile shaft. Flaked stone ...

Intensification

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

An increase in the product derived from a unit of land or labor.

Nuclear family household

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

An independent family unit formed by a monogamous union.

Inclusive fitness

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

An individual's own fitness plus his or her effect on the fitness of any relative.

Puberty

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

An event in the life cycle that includes rapid increase in stature, development of sex organs, and development of secondary sexual characteristics.

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