What is Anthropology?

Anthropology is the study of us, humans, both past, and present. Anthropologists study both our human species and our closest related species, the primates which include lemurs, monkeys, and apes. Archaeologists may learn about the beliefs and lifestyles of people in the past by many different methods and in different contexts. A few examples are locating and recording rock art or investigating house styles and construction methods by mapping buildings or structures. They may even learn about maritime history by investigating shipwrecks underwater.  To understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history, anthropology draws from and builds upon knowledge from the social sciences, natural sciences, and humanities. It is the only discipline that examines and attempts to understand humankind as a whole. Traditionally, anthropology has incorporated four basic subfields: archaeology, cultural anthropology, linguistics and physical anthropology. Anthropologists work in federal, provincial and local governments, international agencies, healthcare centers, nonprofit associations, research institutes and the private sector. Many anthropologists work as consultants applying their expertise to conduct archaeological excavations and cultural resource management, to conduct impact or needs studies or to help develop a policy for governmental or non-governmental organizations.

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