Introduction Epidemiology is commonly referred to as the study of the incidence and causes of disease and injury in the common population. Epidemiological anthropology focuses on population diversity in prevalence and distribution, and it clarifies the aetiological elements involved in a disease’s incidence. Human development follows a medically predetermined path, ... Read More

Introduction "Directional selection" is a process of natural selection where individuals with a certain trait or set of traits are favored over others, leading to a shift in the average trait value in a population. This type of selection occurs when environmental conditions change or selective pressures for a particular ... Read More

IntroductionIndia is the second most populated country in the world after China having 17% of the world’s population. It is diverse in terms of its population structure and culture having both tribal and non-tribal populations. Its population follows various religions like Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, etc.India is diverse in terms of ... Read More

IntroductionThe most crucial component of the theory of evolution is the principle of natural selection. The rationale behind the notion of natural selection lays the groundwork for how various creatures have evolved over millions of years on earth. Additionally, it is the foundation of Darwinism. The fact that Darwinism does ... Read More

Introduction Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors that characterize a group or society. Culture is transmitted from one generation to the next and shapes the way individuals perceive the world and interact with others. Personality refers to the unique set of psychological traits and characteristics that ... Read More

Introduction Ecological anthropology is the study of how people interact with the environment in which they live. It is a subset or branch of anthropology. The field focuses on the interactions and adaptations between people and the environment throughout generations. A collection of ideas and precepts known as general ecology ... Read More

Introduction Classical Evolutionism refers to the early 19th-century cultural evolutionary theories of British anthropologists. These scholars sought to explain the development of human societies from primitive to civilized stages. Tylor's theory of cultural evolution argued that societies progressed from simple to complex forms through a process of adaptation and ... Read More

Introduction Applied anthropology, both as a phrase and a field of study, refers to the wide range of studies, techniques, and findings created and put to use specifically to identify, comprehend, and treat human issues. Since the application of research and knowledge to social issues crosses across all branches of ... Read More

Introduction Anthropology of Technology is a branch of anthropology that studies human societies, cultures, and technology interactions. This interdisciplinary field examines the historical development of technology, its use and meaning within different cultures, and the ethical and philosophical implications of technology and its impact on human life. By exploring ... Read More

Introduction Africa has had a significant role in the development of anthropology as a field of study. Leading conceptions about kinship and society, money and economics, ritual and religion, violence, law, and political order were developed from ethnographic investigations of African cultures. The theory and practice of anthropology have significantly ... Read More