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Chapter 3 Vocabulary
Applying Anthropology
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Anthropology
Undergraduate 1
09/30/2013

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Applied Anthropology
Definition
using anthropology to solve contemporary problems
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Development Anthropology
Definition
field that examines that sociocultural dimensions of economic development
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Increased Equity
Definition
reduction in absolute poverty, with a more even distribution of wealth
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Overinnovation
Definition
trying too achieve too much change
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Underdifferentiation
Definition
seeing less-developed countries as all the same; ignoring cultural diversity
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Anthropology and Education
Definition
study of students in the context of their family, peers, and enculturation
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Anthropology and Education
Definition
study of students in the context of their family, peers, and enculturation
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Urban Anthropology
Definition
anthropological study of cities and urban life
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Medical Anthropology
Definition
the comparative, biocultural study of disease, health problems, and health care systems
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Disease
Definition
a scientifically identified health threat caused by a known pathogen
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Illness
Definition
a condition of poor health perceived or felt by an individual
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Health Care Systems
Definition
beliefs, customs, and specialists concerned with preventing and curing illness
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Curer
Definition
one who diagnoses and treats illness
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Scientific Medicine
Definition
a health care system based on scientific knowledge and procedures
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