Tag Archives: Anthropology

Holiday Gifts for Forensic Science Enthusiasts and Students

Whether your friend or family member simply enjoys watching the television show CSI or has a more active interest in forensic science, there are many gifts that are sure to please your forensic science enthusiast. From forensic science books to crime scene lanyards, you have many great gifts to choose from. Books As a forensic […]

The Subfields of Anthropology

Anthropology, being a very broad and all-encompassing science, requires subfields. There are four separate areas of anthropology. There is cultural anthropology, archaeology, which is the one we are most familiar with, linguistic anthropology, and biological anthropology. Each is very important to the study of humans. Cultural anthropology deals with how we as humans interact with […]

Forensic Anthropology: What the Pelvis Tells Us

Forensic anthropology is an important part of the forensic sciences. The forensic anthropologist’s ability to identify human remains is an invaluable skill. This article explains the important information a forensic anthropologist can gather from a human pelvis. When remains are significantly decomposed or skeletanized, a forensic anthropologist will often be called upon to help determine […]

Tips for Applying to Graduate School in Anthropology

Anthropology is a vast, complex and dynamic field. Success in anthropology requires dedication, perseverance, and maturity. Choosing your graduate school is an important step in your career as an anthropologist. Here are some tips to get you started in the right direction. Think about your education • Masters or doctoral degrees. Most anthropologists recommend the […]

Research Methods

Introduction The distinction between sociology and cultural anthropology can occasionally be quite vague. They use similar forms of research, and have similar goals. However, where cultural anthropology seeks to understand specific cultures, sociology seeks to understand human beings as social creatures within and without their culture. Sociology Archival Research or Secondary Analysis Archival research or […]