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Cultural Anthropology

You will find here articles and that introduce you to aspects of diverse and changing human cultures worldwide.

Cultural anthropology is the branch of anthropology which seeks to view, describe, define, compare and analyze features of a human culture or cultures. Some specific areas of cultural anthropological study might focus on social structure, politics, economics, law, customs, religion, magic, or art.

Anthropologists use a variety of research methods to gather data on various cultures including observation, interviews and surveys.

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Latest articles in Cultural Anthropology

 An Emerging Limbo Between Adolescence and Adulthood

A new period of life has begun to emerge which defies the traditional road to adulthood set forth in the twentieth century.

Feb 17, 2012 – Christopher Low

Money and the Evolution of Currency

For thousands of years, human civilization has endeavored trade. But, why did coin and currency become the mainstay of commerce?

Feb 16, 2012 – Paul Holleman

The Seven Ages of Man: How We Have Progressed Throughout History

A debunking of William Shakespeare's seven ages of individual man in favour of charting general human progress into various stages and milestones.

Jan 10, 2012 – Mary Phelan

The First Twelve Apostles and the Manner of their Deaths

The original Twelve Apostles set apart by Jesus Christ and the traditional means of their deaths are outlined here.

Dec 30, 2011 – Paula I. Nielson

Babies' First Names and Possible Complications with Unisex Types

First names are chosen based on several criteria, including gender. The presumption of first names being gender specific can and has led to complications.

Dec 21, 2011 – Chinasa Anya

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