Ethnology
Ethnology
Ethnology (pronounced: /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/) is a branch of Anthropology that compares and analyzes the characteristics of different peoples and the relationships between them.
Etymology
The term "Ethnology" is derived from the Greek words ethnos, meaning "nation" and logia, meaning "study of". It was first used in English in the late 18th century.
Definition
Ethnology is the scientific study of human cultures. It involves the systematic comparison of human societies. Scholars in the field of ethnology often use a comparative approach to study the differences and similarities between cultures. This can involve a comparative study of religion, economics, politics, technology, art, music, and language.
Related Terms
- Ethnography: Ethnography is a qualitative research design aimed at exploring cultural phenomena. It involves the collection of empirical data on human societies and cultures.
- Cultural Anthropology: Cultural anthropology is a branch of anthropology focused on the study of cultural variation among humans.
- Social Anthropology: Social anthropology is the study of patterns of behaviour in human societies and cultures.
- Physical Anthropology: Physical anthropology, also known as biological anthropology, is a scientific discipline concerned with the biological and behavioral aspects of human beings.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ethnology
- Wikipedia's article - Ethnology
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