What Are Two Critical Issues Facing the Discipline of Anthropology

question 46

Essay

What are two critical issues facing the discipline of anthropology today? Present and discuss each using concepts and ideas that you have learned in Chapter 1.

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Definitions:

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting to avoid weight gain.

Potassium

A chemical element, symbol K, vital for the function of all living cells and involved in nerve transmission and muscle contraction.

L-Tryptophan

An essential amino acid that the body cannot synthesize on its own, which is important in the biosynthesis of proteins and as a precursor of serotonin.

Lysine

An essential amino acid that the body cannot synthesize, important for protein synthesis and various metabolic processes.