The four traditional fields of anthropology are cultural anthropology, physical (biological) anthropology, archaeology, and linguistic anthropology. Some individuals argue for the inclusion of a fifth field, applied anthropology, which applies anthropological methods and theories to real-world issues and problems in various contexts such as development, healthcare, and business. Applied anthropology seeks to address practical challenges using anthropological principles.

The four traditional fields of anthropology are cultural anthropology, archaeology, biological (or physical) anthropology, and linguistic anthropology. Some argue that a fifth field, applied anthropology, should be included. Applied anthropology involves using anthropological knowledge and methods to solve practical problems in the real world.

Anthropology is assigned the number 301 in the Dewey Decimal Classification system.

Applied Anthropology

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