ANT 458 - Anthropology of War

Institution:

University of Maine

Subject:

Anthropology

Description:

Surveys war in human prehistory and history and the anthropological theories developed to explain it. The primary focus is on pre-industrial warfare, especially the contact-era Pacific. Throughout the course, however, this comparative perspective will be brought to bear on what pre-modern warfare tells us about war in the modern world. Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements. Prerequisites & Notes ANT 102 or permission. Credits: 3

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umaine.edu/

Phone Number:

(207) 581-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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