Anthropology a unique science?

Question

I always looked at anthropology as historical sociology that used naturalistic observation instead of survey methods. Am I wrong? If I am right, then how does it distinguish itself as a science from sociology and history?

Answer 1

Historical SOCIAL SCIENCE!!!

Sociology is incoherent and history is undergoing a revisionist phase, so, I guess that distinguishes anthropology from those other " disciplines."

Saying anthropology is a science is offensive to those of us who are scientists!!

Answer 2

Cross breeding creates stronger species and studies.

Answer 3

As scientific methods of measurement and analysis improve, history changes, especially in archaeology/anthropology!

Answer 4

that is always how i have looked at it as well!