What Types of Evidence Have Anthropologists Drawn on to Approximate

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Essay

What types of evidence have anthropologists drawn on to approximate when humans first began to use language? Using examples,analyze how genetic and archaeological information have been used to determine when the human capacity for speech evolved.How did language enhance the ability of humans to survive and adapt to inhospitable environments?

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Definitions:

Relative Concept

An idea or principle that is understood in relation to something else or varies according to context.

Welfare Benefit Levels

The amount of financial aid provided by government programs to support individuals and families in need.

Poverty Income Threshold

A measurement used to determine the income level below which an individual or family is considered to be living in poverty, based on the size of the family and composition.

Liberal Position

A political ideology favoring more government intervention in economic matters and more social freedoms, emphasizing equality and social justice.