The Complete Human Experience
Approaching human behavior in cross-cultural, collaborative, and innovative ways.
The members of the Department of Anthropology at UNLV share the notion that the deeply embedded forces of racism and, in particular, anti-Black racism and aggression, along with racist policies and laws, have made the US a dangerous and intolerable place for communities of color.
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Anthropology is the integrative study of human beings around the world, both present and past. Within this broad field of study, UNLV anthropology represents archaeology, biological anthropology, and cultural anthropology. Departmental themes highlight adaptive strategies; food and nutrition; parenting, childhood, and development; and sexuality, romance, gender, and identity.
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Oct. 21, 2021 | Boulder City Review
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Sep. 8, 2021 | Wall Street Journal
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Sep. 7, 2021 | Genetic Literacy Project
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Associate Professor of Anthropology
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Professor of Anthropology
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Professor of Anthropology
Anthropology at UNLV
The Department of Anthropology is one of the departments in the College of Liberal Arts.
