E E Evans-Pritchard's Approach to Anthropology Has Been Criticized for Being

question 54

Multiple Choice

E. E. Evans-Pritchard's approach to anthropology has been criticized for being ahistorical. What was one of the major shortcomings of his work?

• A) The people he studied were part of a larger preexisting colonial system.
• B) He had a tendency to conduct experiments on people while in the field.
• C) He failed to consider the impact of his work on the tribes he studied.
• D) He lacked understanding about the forces of evolution.

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Definitions:

Parietal Lobe

One of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex in the brain, playing key roles in processing sensory information from various parts of the body, as well as in navigation and spatial orientation.

Temporal Lobe

The region of the cerebral cortex located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the mammalian brain, associated with processing auditory information and memory.

Temporal Association Cortex

A region of the brain involved in processing auditory information and plays a role in the formation of long-term memory.

Lesion

Any abnormality in the tissue of an organism (typically caused by disease or trauma) including tears, tumors, etc., often studied in neuropsychology.