Define Applied Anthropology

question 28

Essay

Define applied anthropology.What distinguishes the old from the new applied anthropology? Can you think of any examples in current events that raise the question of whether or not new applied anthropology has completely moved on from the dangers of the old?

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Definitions:

Therapeutic Effect

The beneficial health outcome or improvement observed from a treatment or intervention.

Hand Reflexology

A form of therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the hands believed to correspond with different parts of the body to promote healing and relieve stress.

Reflexology

An alternative medicine practice involving the application of pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears, based on the belief that these points correspond to different organs and systems in the body.

Corresponding Body Part

A specific region or organ of the body that relates to, or is associated with, a particular function or activity.