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The Schism in Anthropology: Science vs. Humanities

This chapter explores the contentious classification of anthropology as either a science or a humanities discipline, emphasizing the split between sociocultural anthropology and human evolutionary biology. It advocates for a synthesis of various methodologies, highlighting the importance of both quantitative approaches and traditional ethnographic techniques.

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