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Chapter Objectives

1. Define anthropology and its subfields, and relate anthropology to other disciplines.

2. Identify the two key perspectives (holistic and comparative) of anthropology.

3. Introduce the concept of culture.

4. Accentuate the importance of culture change and globalization.

5. Critically examine ethnocentrism, cultural relativism, and ethical relativism.






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