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What does it mean to be human? Where did we come from? And what unites us in our diversity today? Anthropology and the Study of Humanity is your chance to tackle these big questions as you survey one of the world's most engaging - and human - sciences. Taught by acclaimed professor and field researcher Scott M. Lacy of Fairfield University, these 24 wide-ranging lectures are the ideal guide through the world of anthropology, or the study of humanity across time and space. Professor Lacy gives you an elegant blend of theory and application to help you understand this extraordinarily interdisciplinary field as a whole. You will examine how humans evolved and built civilizations, review humanity's changing attitudes about our relationship to the cosmos, and consider the many ways we express ourselves. In the end, what you'll discover is that while our species is rich with diversity, we are all one human race. To anchor this course, Professor Lacy gives you a historical overview of Homo sapiens, starting at the very root of our family tree, when proto-humans split away from other primates in the animal kingdom. As he wends his way across time and around the world, he also introduces the field's four major academic sub-disciplines: biological, archaeological, linguistic, and cultural anthropology. With a passionate and knowledgeable professor as your guide, you will gain a broad understanding of academic anthropology, as well as a deeper appreciation for humanity as a whole. All Lectures: 1. Why Anthropology Matters 2. Science, Darwin, and Anthropology 3. Our Primate Family Tree 4. Paleoanthropology and the Hominin Family 5. Tracing the Spread of Humankind 6. Anthropology and the Question of Race 7. Archaeology and Human Tools 8. Agricultural Roots of Civilization 9. Rise of Urban Centers 10. Anthropological Perspectives on Money 11. Anthropological Perspectives on Language 12. Apocalyptic Anthropology 13. Cultural Anthropology and Human Diversity 14. Field Research in Cultural Anthropology 15. Kinship, Family, and Marriage 16. Sex, Gender, and Sexuality 17. Religion and Spirituality 18. Art and Visual Anthropology 19. Conflict and Reconciliation across Cultures 20. Forensics and Legal Anthropology 21. Medical Anthropology 22. Anthropology and Economic Development 23. Cultural Ecology 24. The Anthropology of Happiness

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