1. Briefly explain the difference between pure and applied anthropology?

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1. Briefly explain the difference between pure and applied anthropology?

Answer 1

I think I remember something about this.....

The term pure anthropology is simply a funding term.  It was used primarily during the British colonial times.  Basically what scientists had to do was convince those with funds that their objectives were necessary.  These assertions were made before any actual research was done.  Therefore, this was anthropology in it's "purest" form.

Applied anthropology is obvious - meaning the application of the former.  Or, the actual research.

Not sure if I'm right about this - would love to hear any other thoughts.

Answer 2

Most social scientists speak about pure science (anthropology or other) when research is done "for the sake of knowledge". This is usually related to a positivist concept of science, as something that has to do with "bringing knowledge to the world", regardless of it being actually useful to anyone. The uses of that knowledge, positivists argue, is beyond the realm of science and thus, not their problem.

Applied anthropology is a concept forged by George Foster and related to community development programs. In other words, anthropologist that relate their research work with a specific aim to help or otherwise modify the conditions of study subjects are doing applied anthropology.

Answer 3

one is pure, the other is applied...only joking ,sorry i don't know