Cultural anthropology

Cultural anthropology

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

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Microlith

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A tiny stone tool, characteristic of the mesolithic period, many of which were probably used as barbs.

Harpoon

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A thrown or thrust spear-like weapon armed with a detachable point fastened to a retrieving line.

Ischial callosity

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A thickening of the skin overlying a posterior section of the pelvis (ischial tuberosity); found in the old world monkeys and some apes.

Mandibular torus

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A thickening of bone on the inside of the mandible.

Infrared absorption spectroscopy

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A technique used in the characterization of raw materials, it has been particularly useful in distinguishing ambers from different sources. The organic compounds in the amber absorb different ...

Mossbauer spectroscopy

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A technique used in the analysis of artefact composition, particularly iron compounds in pottery. It involves the measurement of the gamma radiation absorbed by the iron nuclei, which provides ...

Optical emission spectrometry (OES)

Anthropology; Cultural anthropology

A technique used in the analysis of artefact composition, based on the principle that electrons, when excited (i.e. Heated to a high temperature), release light of a particular wavelength. The ...