The document discusses the main characteristics of the field of anthropology. It notes that anthropology involves the study of culture as a primary concept, uses comparative methods to study human behavior and development, and takes a holistic approach to studying all of humankind. The document also outlines some of the main subfields of anthropology, including archaeology, biological/physical anthropology, sociocultural anthropology, and linguistic anthropology.

1. Main Characteristics of Anthropology

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