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joesmith1212

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Anthropology is a science, yet it has been suggested that anthropology is among the most humanistic of all academic fields. This is because
 
  A. its main object of study is humans.
  B. of its fundamental respect for human diversity.
  C. its findings are best expressed with the tools of the humanities.
  D. the field, particularly in the United States, traces its origins to philosophy and literature.
  E. it puts so much emphasis on the study of culture that cannot be studied scientifically.

Question 2

During a massive construction project, a city came across a treasure trove of archeological sites under its streets. It decided to call in an expert to help decide what needed to be saved and how to preserve information about what was not saved. This expert's role is best described as
 
  A. sociological anthropology.
  B. biological anthropology.
  C. sociolinguistics.
  D. cultural resource management.
  E. historic preservation.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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